Dermatology Definitions

Question 1

Define Distribution

Answer 1

Where the rash is located

Question 2

Define Configuration

Answer 2

If there are separate components of a rash, is there a pattern in the way they are positioned?

Question 3

Define morphology

Answer 3

What do individual components look like?

Question 4

Define Eruption

Answer 4

Rash

Question 5

Define Erythematous

Answer 5

Red

Question 6

Define Pruritis

Answer 6

The sensation of itching

Question 7

Define Lesion

Answer 7

Any single small area of skin disease

Question 8

Define Macule

Answer 8

Flat (non-palpable) are f colour change

Question 9

Define Papule

Answer 9

Small palpable mass <0.5cm, usually dome-shaped

Question 10

Define Patch

Answer 10

large area of colour change, with smooth surface

Question 11

Define plaque

Answer 11

Flat topped palpable lesion

Question 12

Define nodule

Answer 12

Dome-shaped lesion/lump which has enlarged in length, width + depth to a diameter of >0.5cm

Question 13

Define scale

Answer 13

Visible white loosening of the outermost skin layer

Question 14

Define crust

Answer 14

Golden deposit on skin surface due to dried plasma

Question 15

Define weal

Answer 15

Smooth surfaced dermal swellings

Question 16

Define vesicle

Answer 16

Small (<0.5cm) papules with clear fl

Question 17

Define pustule

Answer 17

Visible accumulation of pus

Question 18

Define bulla

Answer 18

Blister >0.5cm

Question 19

Define erosion

Answer 19

Partial loss of surface epithelium

Question 20

Define ulcer

Answer 20

Complete loss of surface epithelium

Question 21

Define excoriation

Answer 21

Break in skin due to scratching

Question 22

Define lichenification

Answer 22

Thickening of skin w/ incr surface markers due to chronic scratching/rubbing

Question 23

Define skin failure

Answer 23

Loss of T control, failure t prevent PCT loss of fl, electrolytes and protein –> imbalance