LPC011

Question 1

What are the different types of lesions?

Answer 1

Macule: flat and under 1cm
Patch: a macule over 1cm
Papule: solid raised lesion under 1cm
Plaque: a papule or group of papules over 1cm
Nodule: papule deeper in the dermis over 1cm
Tumor: large nodules over 2cm
Vesicle: elevate lesion with fluid under 1cm
Bulla: vesicle over 1cm
Pustules: superficial/elevated lesions containing pus under 1cm

Question 2

Herpes simplex and herpes zoster

Answer 2

Herpes zoster is infection caused by chicken pox virus (shingles)

Question 3

Cellulitis

Answer 3

Acute bacterial infection most common in lower extremities.

Question 4

Impetigo

Answer 4

Superficial bacterial skin infection most frequently occurring on exposed parts of body.

Question 5

Cutaneous abscesses

Answer 5

Basically a pimple

Question 6

Folliculitis

Answer 6

Inflammation of hair follicles caused by infection chemical irritation or minor physical (shaving).

Question 7

Cutaneous leishmaniasis

Answer 7

Parasitic disease caused by sandfly bite

Question 8

Contact dermatitis

Answer 8

Skin inflammation caused by exposure to irritant such as poison oak.

Question 9

Atopic dermatitis

Answer 9

Itchy rash

Question 10

Tinea corporis

Answer 10

Skin infection to the body also known as ringworm.

Question 11

Tinea pedia

Answer 11

Skin infection to the foot also known as athletes foot.

Question 12

Tinea capitis

Answer 12

Skin infection to the scalp

Question 13

Tinea cruris

Answer 13

Skin infection to the groin, also known as jock itch.