dermatology Flashcards
dermatological term for herpes simplex
vesicle
Ulcer: complete loss of epithelium
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squamous cell carcinoma
Erosion: lsion with incomplete skin loss
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pemphigus
plaque lesions running in a line
psoriasis
lesions effect the entire body
Intertriginous: lesions in moist skin folds
candidiasis
Umbilicated: lesion with a central depression
molluscum contagiosum
pustule: pus-filled blister
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chicken pox
Erythematous: Red in color
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measles
Erythema nudism: red raised nodule
sarcoidosis
Nummular: shaped like a coin
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eczema
chronic= lichenification
Wheals: transient rad raised itching lesions
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urticaria
MC benign sun- induced lesion
actinic lentigo
sun spot/ liver spot
aka for canker sore
aphthous stomatitis
MC skin CA
Basal cell
pearly white papules usually located on nose or face
malignant tumor of the epithelial cells
squamous cell
location: ears and lips
flaky & irregular
Most invasive, multicolored skin CA
melanoma
premalignant condition of the skin caused by exposure to the sun
actinic keratosis
Fish like scaes on forearms and legs
ichthysosis
Auspitz sign?
pinpoint bleeding where the scales in psoriasis have been removed
toad skin
phrynoderma
small spiky spin point papules on upper arms and thighs
keratosis pilaris
thickened skin in fingers and paynauds phenomenon
scleroderma
(+) ANA, elevated creatine kinase
fatigue, M weakess, heliotrope discoloration of the eye lids and purplish papule (Gottron’s papule) on knuckles
dermatomyositis
immune complex of the skin triggered by drugs
erthema multiforme
Koplik spots
measles
white dots in the mouth
rash first starting on the face and behind the ears before spreading to the trunk in children
measles
