miscellaneous derm terms Flashcards
1
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bullae vs vesicle
A
diameter: bullae are >1cm
2
Q
erosion vs ulceration
A
erosion: loss of all or part of epidermis
ulceration: loss of epidermis and part of dermis; oozes serous fluid to form crust
3
Q
two results when blister is disrupted
A
erosion
ulceration (less common result)
4
Q
erosion
A
loss of epidermis that can happen after blisters break
5
Q
crust
A
dried transudate that can also occur after blisters break
the left pic is also a herpes example
6
Q
acral vs arcuate
A
acral– on hands and feet
arcuate– in an arc or curve
7
Q
intertriginous means
A
in the bodys folds
