Derma

Question 1

flat, circumscribed skin discoloration less than 1cm in diameter

Answer 1

Macule

Question 2

flat, circumscribed discoloration >1cm

Answer 2

Patch

Question 3

elevated, circumscribed lesion due to increased thickness of epidermis <1cm in diameter

Answer 3

papule

Question 4

solid confluence of papules

Answer 4

plaque

Question 5

elevated solid lesion 1<2cm in diameter

Answer 5

nodule

Question 6

evanescent and pruitic edematous plaque associated with allergies

Answer 6

wheal

Question 7

fluid-filled cavity or elevation <1cm in diameter

Answer 7

vesicle

Question 8

large and balloon-like fluid-filled lesion >1cm in diameter

Answer 8

Bulla

Question 9

small vesicle filled with purulent fluid

Answer 9

pustule

Question 10

large semisolid lesion filled with fluid or semi-solid material

Answer 10

cyst

Question 11

secondary lesion resulting from excess stratum corneum

Answer 11

scale

Question 12

hardened layer that results when serum, blood, or purulent fluid dries

Answer 12

crust

Question 13

linear secondary lesion resulting from scratching

Answer 13

excoriation

Question 14

thickened and infiltrated yellowish borwn or reddish brown skin with exaggerated skin lines or folds

Answer 14

lichenification

Question 15

partial local loss of superficial epidermis, heals w/o scarring

Answer 15

erosion

Question 16

full-thickness focal loss of epidermis, dermis and with some subcutis; heals with scarring

Answer 16

ulcer

Question 17

large areas of discoloration (secondary lesion)

Answer 17

pigmentation

Question 18

vertical loss of epidermis and dermis from marked drying of skin

Answer 18

fissure

Question 19

thinning of tissue

Answer 19

skin depression/atrophy

Question 20

small, dilated superficial blood vessels that blanch with pressure

Answer 20

telangiectasias

Question 21

elevated channels associated with parasitic infestation

Answer 21

burrow