Final Exam Flashcards
What are the two major discriminating factors in skin lesions?
size
elevation
flat, less than 1cm
macule
elevated, less than 1 cm, firm
papule
flat, greater than 1 cm
patch
elevated, greater than 1 cm
plaque
elevated, variable size, poorly defined margins
wheal
elevated, 1-2cm, deep in dermis
nodule
elevated, greater than 2 cm, firm and deep
tumor
elevated, less than 1 cm, fluid filled
vesicle
elevated, greater than 1 cm
bulla
elevated, less than 1 cm, filled with purulent fluid
pustule
elevated, size variable, well encapsulated, deep
cyst
flat, irregular, red lines
telangiectasia
elevated keratinized cells, size variable
scale
elevated, variable, itch-scratch-rash-itch
lichenification
elevated, enlarging scar
keloid
flat or elevated, variable
scar
divot, loss of epidermis only
excoriation
deep divot into dermis, linear, dry/weaping
fissure
depression of epidermis, moist
erosion
depression into dermis, variable
ulcer
elevated variable, dried serum, blood
crust
thinning of skin, loss of skin markings
atrophy
Schamroch technique
clubbed nail test
Beau lines
transverse lines
systemic diseases
Onycholysis
lifting up of the nail
koilonychia
spoon nails
iron deficiency
syphilis
Terry Nails
white banding
cirrhosis
CHF
adult onset diabetes mellitus
