Brainscape's Knowledge GenomeTM

Browse over 1 million classes created by top students, professors, publishers, and experts.


See full index

Derm > Derm I > Flashcards

Derm I Flashcards

1
Q

5 Layers of Epidermis

A 
Basal
Spinosum
Granulosum
Lucidum
Corneum
How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
2
Q

Describe lesions by?

A 
number
size
color
primary, secondary, or special lesions
distribution
How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
3
Q

A circumscribed flat discoloration is a?

A

Macule

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
4
Q

A circumscribed flat discoloration greater than 1 CM is a?

A

Patch

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
5
Q

An elevated solid lesion up to 0.5 cm in diameter with varying color?

A

Papule

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
6
Q

A circumscribed elevated superficial solid lesion more than 0.5 cm in diameter, often formed by the confluence of papule?

A

Plaques

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
7
Q

A circumscribed elevated solid lesion more than 0.5 cm in diameter?

A

Nodule (Large nodules are referred to as tumors)

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
8
Q

Circumscribed collection of leukocytes and free fluid that varies in size?

A

Pustule

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
9
Q

A circumscribed collection of free fluid up to 0.5 cm in diameter?

A

vesicle

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
10
Q

A circumscribed collection of free fluid more than 0.5 cm in diameter?

A

Bulla

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
11
Q

A firm edematous plaque resulting from infiltration of the dermis with fluid, is transient and may last only a few hours?

A

Wheal (Hive)

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
12
Q

Primary lesions include?

A 
Macule
Patch
Papule
Plaque
Nodule
Pustule
Vesicle
Bulla
Wheal
How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
13
Q

excess dead epidermal cells that are produced by abnormal keratinization and shedding?

A

Scale (Secondary)

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
14
Q

A collection of dried serum and cellular debris (Scab)

A

Crust (Secondary)

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
15
Q

A focal loss of epidermis not penetrating below the dermoepidermal junction and healing without scarring?

A

Erosion (Secondary)

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
16
Q

A focal loss of epidermis and dermis healing with scarring?

A

Ulcer (secondary)

17
Q

A linear loss of epidermis and dermis with sharply defined nearly vertical walls

A

Fissure (Secondary)

18
Q

A depression in the skin resulting from thinning of the epidermis or dermis?

A

Atrophy (Secondary)

19
Q

An abnormal formation of connective tissue implying dermal damage?

A

Scar (Secondary)

20
Q

An erosion caused by scratching (Often linear)

A

Excoriation (Special)

21
Q

A plug of sebaceous and keratinous material lodged in the opening of a hair follicle?

A

comedone (Special)

22
Q

Dilated follicular orifice of a comedones?

A

Blackhead

23
Q

Narrowed comedone follicular orifice?

A

whitehead

24
Q

Small superficial keratin cyst with no visible opening?

A

Milia (Special)

25
Q

A circumscribed lesion with a wall and a lumen?

A

Cyst (Special)

26
Q

Narrow elevated tortuous channel produced by a parasite?

A

Burrow (Special)

27
Q

An area of thickened epidermis induced by scratching, the skin lines are accentuated so that the surface looks like a washboard?

A

Lichenification (Special)

28
Q

Dilated superficial blood vessels?

A

Telangiectasia

29
Q

A circumscribed deposit of blood less than 0.5 cm in diameter?

A

Petechiae

30
Q

A circumscribed deposit of blood greater than 0.5 cm in diameter?

A

Purpura

31
Q

the four main treatment categories are?

A

topical
systemic
surgical
phototherapy

Derm (1 decks)

Brainscape helps you reach your goals faster, through stronger study habits.
© 2025 Bold Learning Solutions. Terms and Conditions