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Integumentary AI Generated Flashcards

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What is a macule?

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A flat, discolored spot on the skin.

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What is a papule?

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A small, raised bump on the skin.

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What is a vesicle?

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A small, fluid-filled blister on the skin.

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What is a bulla?

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A large, fluid-filled blister on the skin.

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What is a nodule?

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A solid, raised bump on the skin.

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What is a plaque?

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A raised, flat-topped area on the skin.

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What is a pustule?

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A pus-filled blister on the skin.

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What is an ulcer?

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An open sore on the skin.

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What is a scale?

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A flaky, dry skin lesion.

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What is a crust?

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A scab-like skin lesion.

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What is a wheal?

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A raised, itchy area of the skin.

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What is a comedo?

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A clogged hair follicle, commonly known as a blackhead or whitehead.

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What is a keloid?

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An overgrowth of scar tissue.

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What is a nevus?

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A mole or birthmark on the skin.

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What is an actinic keratosis?

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A precancerous skin lesion caused by sun damage.

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What is a seborrheic keratosis?

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A non-cancerous skin growth that often appears as a waxy brown, black, or tan growth.

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What is a squamous cell carcinoma?

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A type of skin cancer that often appears as a red, scaly patch or wart.

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What is a basal cell carcinoma?

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The most common type of skin cancer that often appears as a pearly or waxy bump.

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What is a melanoma?

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The deadliest form of skin cancer that often appears as an irregularly shaped mole with uneven colors.

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What is a biopsy?

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A procedure where a sample of skin tissue is taken and examined under a microscope.

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What is the ABCDE rule used for in skin lesion evaluation?

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To assess moles for signs of melanoma: Asymmetry, Border irregularity, Color variation, Diameter larger than 6mm, Evolution or change over time.

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What is cryotherapy?

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A treatment for skin lesions that involves freezing the lesion with liquid nitrogen.

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What is excisional surgery?

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A surgical procedure to remove a skin lesion by cutting it out.

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What is topical medication used for in skin lesion treatment?

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To treat skin lesions with creams, ointments, or gels applied directly to the skin.

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What is photodynamic therapy?

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A treatment for skin lesions that involves applying a photosensitizing agent and then exposing the lesion to light.

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