Dermatology Medical Terminology Guide (English & Spanish)

A clear, practical, and bilingual dermatology reference for today’s healthcare professionals.Dermatology is a highly visual and communication-focused specialty — especially when evaluating skin changes, discussing symptoms, providing treatment instructions, or preparing patients for in-office procedures. Medical Terminology Guide: Dermatology Edition was created to support nursing students, nurses, physicians, medical assistants, interpreters, and allied health professionals who work with Spanish-speaking patients in dermatology and primary care settings.This guide includes 200+ essential dermatology terms and patient communication phrases presented in a clean, modern, easy-to-read format. Each entry features the English term, its Spanish equivalent, and a simple phonetic pronunciation to help non-Spanish-speaking staff communicate clearly, accurately, and with confidence.Whether you’re reviewing common concerns like rashes, itching, acne, hair loss, skin discoloration, or nail changes — or explaining procedures such as skin biopsies, cryotherapy, lesion removal, or topical medication use — this guide keeps the dermatology vocabulary you need right at your fingertips. Read more