Describing Skin Lesions Flashcards
1
Q
Fluid filled lesion (blister) >1cm in diameter?
A
Bulla
2
Q
Dried serum, pus or blood?
A
Crust
3
Q
Redness to skin
A
Erythema
4
Q
Scratch marks
A
Excoriation
5
Q
Chronic thickening and marking of the skin from scratching?
A
Lichenification
6
Q
Change in colour/texture without being raised. <1cm or >1cm?
A
<1cm = macule >1cm = patch
7
Q
Raised lesion with rounded surface - >1cm in diameter?
A
Nodule
8
Q
Solid raised lesion <1cm in diameter?
A
Papule
9
Q
Elevated area of skin >1cm?
A
Plaque
10
Q
Pus filled lesion?
A
Pustule
11
Q
Flakes?
A
Scale
12
Q
Small dilated blood vessels near surface?
A
Telangiectasia
13
Q
Fluid filled lesion <1cm in diameter?
A
Vesicle
14
Q
Area of dermal oedema that is compressible?
A
Weal
