Derm Terminology

Question 1

define macules

Answer 1

small flat lesions that are less than 1 cm

Question 2

name two common secondary changes to macules

Answer 2

scales or crusting

Question 3

if a flat lesion is over 1 cm what is it?

Answer 3

a patch

Question 4

define a plaque

Answer 4

over 1 cm and raised

Question 5

define a a papule

Answer 5

less than 1 cm and raised

Question 6

a papule that goes deep is called what

Answer 6

nodule

Question 7

define a nodule

Answer 7

raised area of normal looking skin but proliferation of cells in the deeper tissue

Question 8

define vesicle

Answer 8

raised lesion with fluid in it

Question 9

what does distribution mean in derm?

Answer 9

location on body

Question 10

what does configuration mean in derm?

Answer 10

how lesions are arranged or relate to one anotherq

Question 11

a vesicle filled with pus is called a what?

Answer 11

pustule

Question 12

a superficial loss of the epidermis is called what?

Answer 12

erosion

Question 13

if an erosion involved the dermis it is called what?

Answer 13

ulcer

Question 14

what type of medical vehicle are you supposed to use for the scalp

Answer 14

oils/solutions

Question 15

name the super strong topical steroid (class I)

Answer 15

clobetasol

Question 16

name the high potency topical steroid

Answer 16

fluocinonide

Question 17

name the medium potency topical steroid

Answer 17

traimcinilone

Question 18

name the two low potency topical steroids

Answer 18

desonide

hydrocortisone

Question 19

which is stronger, ointments or creams/lotions?

Answer 19

ointments

Question 20

name five possible side effects of topical steroid

Answer 20

hypopigmentation
striae
skin atrophy
acne
telangiectasias

Question 21

what is striae?

Answer 21

stretch marks from topical steroids

Question 22

where are ointments best to use?

Answer 22

non hairy areas with erosions..they do not sting

Question 23

where is gel good to use? 2 spots

Answer 23

hairy areas.. and acne