Common Skin Lesions

Question 1

Macerated

Answer 1

Swollen and softened by an increase in water content; the appearance that skin get when is left in water too long

Question 2

Papule

Answer 2

Solid, palpable lesion <5 mm

Question 3

Nodule

Answer 3

Solid, palpable lesion >5mm in diameter

Question 4

Macule

Answer 4

Flat, non palpable lesion <10 mm

Question 5

Patch

Answer 5

Flat non palpable lesion > 10 mm