Dermatology Flashcards
1
Q
Distribution
A
which areas are affected?
- Widespread or localised?
- Symmetrical?
2
Q
Configuration
A
how are the lesions arranged?
- Dermatomal?
- Well circumscribed?
- Scattered?
- Discrete?
3
Q
Morphology
A
What does the lesion look like?
4
Q
Nail signs
A
pitting
onycholysis
(both common in psoriasis)
5
Q
Mouth signs
A
In blistering disease the buccal mucosa may be affected
6
Q
Hair signs
A
Hypertrichosis
Hirsutism
Alopecia
7
Q
What to look for in morphology?
A
Colour (inc. pigment changes) size raised or flat border features surface features
8
Q
Correct terminology of a red rash
A
Purpura (non-blanching)
Erythema (blanches)
9
Q
Flat lesions
A
Macule <1cm
Patch >1cm
10
Q
Raised lesions
A
Papules <0.5cm
Nodules >0.5cm
11
Q
Define plaque
A
Raised edge, flat surface, >1cm
12
Q
Wheal
A
Compressible dermal swelling
13
Q
Fluid filled raised lesion
A
Vesicle <0.5cm
Bulla >0.5cm
14
Q
Define cyst
A
Nodule containing semi-solid material
15
Q
Border features
A
Well defined : regular or irregular
Poorly defined
