Dermatology Terms Flashcards by Akash Dharni

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Acral distribution

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Distal portions of limbs

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Dermatomal distribution

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Corresponding with nerve root distribution

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Flexural distribution

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Occurring at the flexor surfaces.

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Herpetiform distribution

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Grouped umbilicate vesicles

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Morbilliform distribution

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Rash that looks like measles

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Truncal distribution

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Affects trunk

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Circular shaped leaisons

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Annular

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Whirling in a circle

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Gyrate

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Line lesion

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Linear / striate

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Coin shaped lesion

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Nummular or discoid

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Concentric rings

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Target lesions

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Macule

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area of colour change <1-1.5cm in diameter with a smooth surface

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Papule

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Small, palpable lesion

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Patch

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Large area of colour change with a smooth surface

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Nodule

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Enlargement of a papule in 3D

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Cyst

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papule or nodule that contains fluid

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Plaque

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Palpable flat lesion >0.5cm

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Pustule

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Purulent vesicle