Dermatology Flashcards
A small lesion <0.5 cm FLAT
Macula
example of macule
freckle
Small raised lesion <0.5 cm, associated with MEASLES and SYPH (solid)
Papule
Small lesion <0.5 cm, filled with serous fluid associated with Herpes & CHICKEN POX
Vesicle
Small lesion <0.5 cm filled with PUS associated with STAPH infections due to FURUNCLE
Pustule
Hard raised lesion >0.5 cm in size
Nodule
Fluid filled lesion >0.5 cm
BULLA
Phemphigus is associated with
BULLA
Precancerous lesion seen on mucus membranes and associated with tobacco use
Leukoplakia
Located on the face, nose, cheeks, exacerbated by unlight, caffeine, alcohol
Acne Rosacea
A condition of sebaceous glands characterized by comedones and pus filled cyst (esp adolecents)
Acne Vulgaris
Sun spot, liver spot. The MC benign sun induced lesion
Acntinic Lenugo
A pitted erythematous lesion or ulcer in the mouth
Aphthous stomatitis
We call it carload of furuncles. Same organism and lesion location as furuncle
Carbuncle
Accumulation of sebum within pore. Whitehead; closed (comedo). Blackhead; open
Comedone
A non-tender epidermal cyst that filled with sebum
Epidermal cyst
Organism is BETA HEMOLYTIC STREP. Presents as red fiery, advancing lesion on the skin. Patient will have FEVER and ELEVATED ASO titer
Erysepelas
A skin reaction usually associated with STREP characterized by BILATERAL, red, tender nodules
Erythema Nodosum
Any surface injury to the skin
Excoriation
Fungal/ Mycotic infection diagnosis
Wood’s Lamp