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What is this?

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Macule

Flat lesion <0.5cm in diameter with an area of colour change

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Patch >0.5cm in diameter with an area of colour change

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Papule - a palpable lesion <0.5cm in diameter

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Nodule - a papule >0.5cm

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Flat topped raised area with diameter >0.5cm

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Vesicle - fluid filled lesion with a diameter <0.5cm

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Bullae - a fluid filled lesion with diameter > 0.5cm

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A small fluid-filled vesicular lesion but yellow and contianing neutrphils

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Abscess: a fluid filled lesion containing neutrophils > 0.5cm in dimaeter

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Scale

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epidermal cells produced by abnomral keratinisation which have died and then shed

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Crust

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Dried collection of serum and cellular exudates

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Ulcer

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A discontinuation of an epitherlial lining extending into the epidermis/ dermis

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Fissure

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A lineral discontnuation of epithethelial lining with sharp margin, can extend to dermis

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Atrophy

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A thinning in the epidermis/dermis which in turn leads to depression of the skin

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Lichenified

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thickening of the epidermis which may be caused by scrathing

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Four main principles of skin examination

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  • inspect
  • describe
  • palpate
  • systematic check
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Key questions in the dermatology history

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Examinition

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Functions of the normal skin

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  1. protective barrier against env insults
  2. temperature regulation
  3. sensation
  4. vitamin D synthesis
  5. immunosurveillance
  6. appearance/cosmetics
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Structure of the skin

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  • epidermis
  • dermis
  • subcutaenous tissue
  • skin appendages (hair, nails, sebacious glands and sweat glands)
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Composition of epidermis

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Functions of each cell type

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Dermatology (10 decks)

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