Lesions Flashcards
Annular
lesions arranged in a circular patter
Annular Example
Ringworm
Polycyclic
lesions arranged in concentric circles
Polycyclic Example
Eruption from drug reaction such as urticaria
Generalized
scattered over body
Generalized ex.
measles
Zosteriform
linear arranegment along a nerve root
Zosteriform ex,
herpes zoster
Discrete
Individual, separate, and distinct
Discrete ex.
insect bites
grouped
lesions are clustered
grouped ex.
herpes simplex
confluent
lesion merge and run together
confluent ex.
childhood exanthema
linear
lesions that form a line
linear ex.
poison ivy, dermatitis
Macule
localized changes in skin color of less than 1 cm of diameter
Macule ex.
freckles
Patch
localized changes in skin color of greater than 1 cm in diameter
Patch ex.
Vitiligo, stage 1 of pressure ulcer
Papule
solid, elevated lesion less than 0.5 cm in diameter
Papule ex.
warts
Plaque
solid, elevated lesion greater than 0.5 cm in diameter