Dermatology terms Flashcards
1
Q
Comedome
A
A plug in a sebaceous follicle containing altered sebum, bacteria and
cellular debris; can present as either open (blackheads) or closed
(whiteheads)
2
Q
Koebner phenomenum
A
A liner eruption arising at the site of trauma
3
Q
Macule
A
A flat area of altered colour
4
Q
Patch
A
Larger flat area of altered colour or texture
5
Q
Papule
A
Solid raised lesion less than 0.5cm in diameter
6
Q
Nodule
A
Solid raised lesion less than 0.5cm in diameter
7
Q
Koilonychia
A
spoon shaped nails
8
Q
Oncholysis
A
Separation of the distal end of the nail plate from the nail bed
9
Q
Nail pitting
A
Punctate depression of the nail plate
