Definitions

Question 1

Macule

Answer 1

Flat area of dyspigmentation that is ≤1 cm

Question 2

Patch

Answer 2

Flat area of dyspigmentation that is >1 cm

Question 3

Papule

Answer 3

Solid, raised lesion ≤1 cm with distinct borders

Question 4

Plaque

Answer 4

Solid, slighlty raised, superficial, flat-topped lesion >1cm

Question 5

Nodule

Answer 5

Raised, solid, discrete lesion ≥5mm, deeper than a papule

Question 6

Vesicle

Answer 6

Fluid-filled papule < 1 cm

Question 7

Bulla

Answer 7

Fluid-filled plaque ≥ 1 cm

Question 8

Pustule

Answer 8

Pus-containing papule

Question 9

Wheal

Answer 9

Edematous, erythematous papule or plaque fixed in one place for < 24 hours

Question 10

Scale

Answer 10

superficial, dead epidermal cells

Question 11

Petechiae

Answer 11

Nonblanching red-purple macules < 2mm

Question 12

Purpura

Answer 12

Nonblanching red-purple macules, ranging from 2-10 mm

Question 13

Ecchymosis

Answer 13

Purpura > 1 cm

Question 14

Telangiectasia

Answer 14

dilated superficial blood vesssel

Question 15

Comedo/comedones

Answer 15

Clogged skin pore which can be open (blackhead) or closed (whitehead).