Dermatlogy Flashcards
Which skin disease is normally found on extensor surfaces?
Psoriasis
Which skin diseases are normally found on flexor surfaces?
Atopic eczema
What is Koehler phenomenon
Psoriasis where scratch has occured on the skin
Singular circle rash is known as?
Annular (granuloma annular)
Multiple circles of rash is known as?
Tinea (ringworm)
What does dermatomal mean?
In a dermatome distribution, area of skin supplied by a nerve
What is a macule?
Flat mark on the skin, lacking or overstimulating pigment can also be red, usually <1cm
What is a papule?
Small solid elevation of the skin, <5mm in diameter.
Describe Lichen Planus
Flat topped papule
Describe a xanthoma
Dome shaped papule
What is a nodule?
Similar to a papule but greater than 5mm can be oedematous or solid. (Raise in the skin)
What is a bulla?
Large blister greater than 5mm in diameter containing fluid
What is a vesicle?
Small blister <5mm in diameter, consists of clear fluid within or below epidermis (chicken pox)
What is a pustule?
Blister less than 5mm with a visible collection of free pus
What’s a furuncle?
Infected pustule
Example of a sterile pustule?
Pustular psoriasis
What is a cyst?
A nodule consisting of a epithelial-lined cavity filled with fluid or semi solid material
What is a plaque?
A palpable, plateau like elevation of abnormal skin >2cm in diameter, group of papules that coalesce = plaque
What is a scale?
Thickened horny layer (keratin) with readily detaching fragments.
What is an ulcer?
Circumscribed area of skin loss
What is an arterial ulcer?
A.k.a gangrene in the arterial area, usually on lower feet/ankle such as toes, shins and other pressure points. Pinpoint, small, deep and painful. Regular borders.
What is a venous ulcer?
Usually an ulcer of the venous system, on foot/ankle larger more irregular borders. Found on malleolus usually. Large shallow less painful.
What is a malignant ulcer?
Tumour outstrips its own blood supply