Integumentary AI Generated Flashcards
What is a macule?
A flat, discolored spot on the skin.
What is a papule?
A small, raised bump on the skin.
What is a vesicle?
A small, fluid-filled blister on the skin.
What is a bulla?
A large, fluid-filled blister on the skin.
What is a nodule?
A solid, raised bump on the skin.
What is a plaque?
A raised, flat-topped area on the skin.
What is a pustule?
A pus-filled blister on the skin.
What is an ulcer?
An open sore on the skin.
What is a scale?
A flaky, dry skin lesion.
What is a crust?
A scab-like skin lesion.
What is a wheal?
A raised, itchy area of the skin.
What is a comedo?
A clogged hair follicle, commonly known as a blackhead or whitehead.
What is a keloid?
An overgrowth of scar tissue.
What is a nevus?
A mole or birthmark on the skin.
What is an actinic keratosis?
A precancerous skin lesion caused by sun damage.
What is a seborrheic keratosis?
A non-cancerous skin growth that often appears as a waxy brown, black, or tan growth.
What is a squamous cell carcinoma?
A type of skin cancer that often appears as a red, scaly patch or wart.
What is a basal cell carcinoma?
The most common type of skin cancer that often appears as a pearly or waxy bump.
What is a melanoma?
The deadliest form of skin cancer that often appears as an irregularly shaped mole with uneven colors.
What is a biopsy?
A procedure where a sample of skin tissue is taken and examined under a microscope.
What is the ABCDE rule used for in skin lesion evaluation?
To assess moles for signs of melanoma: Asymmetry, Border irregularity, Color variation, Diameter larger than 6mm, Evolution or change over time.
What is cryotherapy?
A treatment for skin lesions that involves freezing the lesion with liquid nitrogen.
What is excisional surgery?
A surgical procedure to remove a skin lesion by cutting it out.
What is topical medication used for in skin lesion treatment?
To treat skin lesions with creams, ointments, or gels applied directly to the skin.
What is photodynamic therapy?
A treatment for skin lesions that involves applying a photosensitizing agent and then exposing the lesion to light.
