Dermatology Examination Flashcards
1
Q
what 3 things should be assessed in a skin exam?
A
distribution
configuration
morphology
2
Q
apart from skin, what else should be examined?
A
nails
mouth
hair
joints
3
Q
5 things to asses..
A
Colour Size Raised/Flat Border features Surface features
4
Q
what is a change in the colouring of the skin called?
A
hyper or hypopigmentation
5
Q
what is a macule?
A
flat lesion <1cm
6
Q
what is a patch?
A
flat lesion >1cm
7
Q
what is a papule?
A
raised lesion <0.5cm
8
Q
what is a nodule?
A
raised lesion >0.5cm
9
Q
what is a maculopapular rash?
A
has flat and elevated components
10
Q
what is a plaque?
A
raised edges and flat surface, >1cm
11
Q
what is a wheal?
A
compressible dermal oedema
12
Q
what is a vesicle?
A
fluid filled lesion <0.5cm
13
Q
what is a bulla?
A
fluid filled lesion >0.5cm
14
Q
what is a cyst?
A
nodule containing semi solid material
15
Q
what is a pustule?
A
pus filled lesion
