Lesions

Question 1

breakdown of the outer layers of the skin (epidermis), usually because of a: Cut. Scrape, inflammation. Ex : rupture vesicle

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Erosion

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a mark left on the skin by a cut or burn that has healed

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Scar

Question 3

linear crack in the skin that may extend to the dermis and maybe painful ex chapped lips or hands and athletes foot.

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Fissure

Question 4

Skin Loss extending past epidermis with necrotic tissue loss. Bleeding and scarring are possible.

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Ulcer

Question 5

A dried exudate on the skin surface, either serum, blood or pus or a combination
- where the exudate from erosions and ulcers dries on the surface of the lesion.

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Crust

Question 6

a secondary skin lesion wherein the characteristic features of skin thickening, hyperpigmentation, and exaggerated skin lines are noted.

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Lichenification

Question 7

A dried exudate on the skin surface, either serum, blood or pus or a combination
- where the exudate from erosions and ulcers dries on the surface of the lesion.

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Crust

Question 8

a thick, dry flake of skin.

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Scales

Question 9

decrease in size or wasting away of a body part or tissue

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Atrophy

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HEMANGIOMA/INFANTILE HEMANGIOMA

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Bright Red birthmark that shows up at birth or in the first or second week of life.

Question 11

Stork bite, is a congenital capillary malformation present in newborns. It is a common type of birthmark in a newborn.

Answer 11

PORT-WINE STAIN (Nevus Flammeus).

Question 12

, is a vascular lesion characterized by anomalous dilatation of end vasculature found just beneath the skin surface. The lesion contains a central, red spot and reddish extensions which radiate outward like a spider’s web. They may appear as multiple or solitary lesions.

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Spider (star) angioma.
also known as spider naevus or spider telangiectasia,

Question 13

a soft, squashable, blue or purple macule or papule, that is 0.2–1 cm in diameter. Although they may arise anywhere, most venous lakes are diagnosed on the lower lip (on the vermilion margin or mucosal surface), on an earlobe, or elsewhere on the face, neck, or upper trunk..

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Venous lake

Question 14

pinpoint, round spots that appear on the skin as a result of bleeding. The bleeding causes the petechiae to appear red, brown or purple. Petechiae (puh-TEE-kee-ee) commonly appear in clusters and may look like a rash. Usually flat to the touch, petechiae don’t lose color when you press on them.

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Petechiae

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purple-colored spots and patches that occur on the skin, and in mucus membranes, including the lining of the mouth

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Purpura

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A small bruise caused by blood leaking from broken blood vessels into the tissues of the skin or mucous membranes. Associated with trauma and bleeding tendencies.

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Ecchymosis (bruise)

Question 17

A localized collection of blood creating an elevated ecchymosis. It is associated with trauma. A hematoma is usually caused by a broken blood vessel that was damaged by surgery or an injury. It can occur anywhere in the body, including the brain.

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Hematoma

Question 18

Bluish or red lesion with varying shape (spider- like or linear) found on the legs and anterior chest. It does not blanch when pressure is applied. It is secondary to superficial dilation of venous vessels and capillaries and associated with venous pressure states.

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Telangiectasis (Venous Star)

Question 19

Papular and round red purple lesion found on the trunk or extremities. It may be blanch with pressure. It is a normal age related skin and usually not clinically significant

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Cherry Angioma

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ABCDE Criteria for Melanoma Assessment

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A = Asymmetry
B = Border Irregularity
C = Color Variegation
D= Diameter greater than 6 mm
E = Evolving Changes*

Question 21

A shiny, skin-colored bump that’s translucent, meaning you can see a bit through the surface.

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Basal cell carcinoma

Question 22

scaly red patches, open sores, rough, thickened or wart-like skin, or raised growths with a central depression.

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Squamous cell carcinoma

Question 23

first sign of melanoma is often a mole that changes size, shape or color. This melanoma shows color variations and an irregular border, both of which are melanoma warning signs. Melanomas can develop anywhere on your body.

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Malignant melanoma

Question 24

typically appear as painless purplish spots on the legs, feet or face. Lesions can also appear in the genital area, mouth or lymph nodes.

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Kaposi’s sarcoma