Clinical Skin Exam Vocab Flashcards by Nela Tatur

Q

macule

A

unpalpable, <1cm in diameter

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patch

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unpalpable, >1cm in diameter, bigger than macule

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papule

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palpable, <1cm in diameter
can vary in how much it is raised
can be umbilicated

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Q

plaque

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confluence of papules and nodules (broad and raised)

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nodule

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palpable, >1cm in diameter

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vesicle

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fluid filled lesion, <1cm in diameter

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bulla

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fluid filled lesion, >1cm in diameter

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pustule

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vesicle or bulla filled with pus

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wheal

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a papule or plaque due to transient tissue edema

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erosion

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superficial loss of epidermis (no scarring)

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ulcer

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loss of epidermis and dermis (scarring)

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fissure

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narrow loss of epidermis and/or dermis

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nummular

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round/coin shaped

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discoid

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(like nummular) round/coin shaped

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gyrate

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swirls in circles

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lichenification

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thickened from rubbing

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dystrophy

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abnormal formation of skin or nails

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excoriation

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scratch

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fungating

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erupting like a fungus

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scaling

A

increased thickening of skin (hyperkeratosisis)

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verrucous

A

scaling that looks like warts

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maceration

A

moist peeling skin

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desquamation

A

skin coming off in scales

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exfoliation

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peeling

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lichenoid

A

tightly adhered to skin

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psoriasiform

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large white or silver flakes

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keratotic

A

horny scaling

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pityriasiform

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powdery scaly