Lesion/Rash Presentations

Question 1

Dermatomal

Answer 1

Following pattern of the dermatome. Ex) Varicella Zoster Virus (chickenpox)

Question 2

Linear

Answer 2

line-like

Question 3

Clusters

Answer 3

self explanatory

Question 4

Serpiginous

Answer 4

snake/worm like

Question 5

Annular

Answer 5

ring-shaped

Question 6

Intertriginous

Answer 6

skin locations where opposing skin surfaces come into contact

Question 7

Extensor/flexor

Answer 7

like intertriginous. Some diseases are specific to extensor or flexor surfaces

Question 8

Cyanosis

Answer 8

Blueish discoloration using as a result of poor circulation

Question 9

Pallor

Answer 9

whiteness of the skin. Often observed at fingertips

Question 10

Jaundice

Answer 10

Yellowing of the skin or eyes

Question 11

Erythema

Answer 11

superficial redness of the skin

Question 12

Hypo/Hyperpigmentation

Answer 12

changes in skin color

Question 13

Depigmentation

Answer 13

complete loss of pigment. Vs hypopigmentation

Question 14

Macule

Answer 14

flat, color change only. <1cm in size

Question 15

Wheal

Answer 15

edematous papule or plaque (Raised). Often have erythematous borders and pale centers.

Question 16

Papule

Answer 16

raised, palpable. <1cm in size.

Question 17

Crust

Answer 17

adherent, dried serum, exudate, or blood on the skin

Question 18

Vesicle

Answer 18

serous fluid-filled space in epidermis (blister)

Question 19

bulla

Answer 19

blister >1cm in size.

Question 20

scale

Answer 20

excess accumulation of “dead skin”

Question 21

pustule

Answer 21

raised, pus filled space

Question 22

Erosion

Answer 22

loss of the epidermis

Question 23

Patch

Answer 23

flat, color change only. >1cm in size

Question 24

Ulcer

Answer 24

depressed lesion. Loss of epidermis and part of dermis

Question 25

Plaque

Answer 25

raised, palpable >1cm

Question 26

Scar

Answer 26

permanent fibrotic changes that result from damage extending into the dermis.

Question 27

Nodule

Answer 27

raised lesion deeper in skin. >1cm in diameter

Question 28

Cyst

Answer 28

sac-like nodule that has an epithelia lining containing fluid or debris.

Question 29

Moisture

Answer 29

dryness

Question 30

Temperature

Answer 30

warm or cool

Question 31

Mobility and Turgor

Answer 31

hydration, elasticity

Question 32

Ecchymosis

Answer 32

Bruising

Question 33

Eschar

Answer 33

Devitalized tissue, blackened

Question 34

Fissure

Answer 34

Crack

Question 35

Follicular

Answer 35

hair follicle involvement

Question 36

Maceration

Answer 36

moist, soggy, with whiteness

Question 37

nummular

Answer 37

coin-shaped

Question 38

pedunculated

Answer 38

on a stalk

Question 39

Petechiae

Answer 39

tiny red flat spots that sometimes present in clusters. <4mm in diameter

Question 40

Purpura

Answer 40

red flat spots on the skin 4-10mm in diameter

Question 41

Telangietasias

Answer 41

small, widened blood vessels appearing on the skin

Question 42

Things to inspect on a hair exam

Answer 42

Quantity, distribution, texture. Also observe scalp (redness, scaliness)

Question 43

Things to inspect on the nails

Answer 43

color, shape, lesions

Question 44

Name the skin lesions that can be <1cm in size.

Answer 44

Macule, vesicle, papule, pustule, wheal, erosion, ulceration

Question 45

Name the skin lesions that may be >1cm in size

Answer 45

Patch, petechiae, bulla, wheal, plaque, nodule, erosion, ulceration

Question 46

What are the flat skin lesions?

Answer 46

Macule, patch, petechiae, purpura, ecchymosis

Question 47

Name all the raised lesions (and what they are filled with)

Answer 47

Vesicle/bulla (clear, heme, serous), papule/plaque (solid), pustule (pus), wheal (edema)

Question 48

What lesions may be depresssed (either entirely or just at the center)?

Answer 48

Erosion, ulceration (dermis inclusion), papule/plaque (center depressed)

Question 49

Which lesions will not blanch when pressed with a glass slide?

Answer 49

Ecchymosis, petechiae, purpura

Question 50

Which lesions will blanch?

Answer 50

Erythema (secondary lesion)

Question 51

What are the types of imbedded lesions?

Answer 51

Nodules and tumors

Question 52

What lesions are possibilities with desc. of raised and <1cm in size?

Answer 52

Vesicle, papule, pustule, wheal

Question 53

Which lesions may contain heme

Answer 53

Vesicle, bulla, nodule, crust

Question 54

Superficial secondary lesions

Answer 54

Crust, scale, lichenification, scar/keloid

Question 55

depressed secondary lesions

Answer 55

Erosion, ulceration, excoriation, fissure, atrophy

Question 56

secondary lesions caused by excessive scratching

Answer 56

Lichenification, excoriation

Question 57

Photodistributed

Answer 57

on sun-exposed areas

Question 58

Acral

Answer 58

Distal locations

Question 59

Truncal

Answer 59

on the trunk

Question 60

generalized distribution

Answer 60

ENTIRE body