Introduction to Clinical Dermatology Flashcards
Define “Lesion”
An area of altered skin
Define “Rash”
An eruption of skin
Define “Pruritus”
Also known as itching
Define “Purpura”
Red / purple colour (due to bleeding of skin) which does not blanch on pressure
Atopy is a triad of..?
Asthma
Allergic rhinitis
Eczema
Define the “Koebner phenomenon”
Appearance of skin lesions on lines of trauma
When examining a mole, what four things should be considered? ABCD
A: Asymmetry
B: Border (Irregular)
C: Colour (two or more colours in lesion)
D: Diameter > 6mm
Define “Macule”
An area of skin discoloration, not elevated usually
Define “Papule”
Solid elevation of skin with no visible fluid
Define “Pustule”
Solid elevation of skin with pustule fluid
Define “Cyst”
Closed sac-like or capsule structures that may be filled with material
Define “Comedone”
A clogged hair follicle (pore) in the skin
Define “Desquamation”
Skin shedding / peeling
Define “Lichenification”
Thick leathery skin due to constant itching and rubbing
Define “Blister”
Large blister with serious fluid
