Physical Exam: Dermatology Flashcards
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Hypopigmented Macules. Macules are spots that measure < 1 cm in diameter.
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Patch. Spot that measures > 1 cm in diameter
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Papules. Bumps < 1 cm in diameter
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Plaque. Broad area or confluence of raised bumps.
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Nodule. A bump/lump > 1 cm in diameter
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Herpetiform/clustered vesicles. Fluid-filled bumps/lumps < 1 cm in diameter in a cluster
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Bullae. A fluid-filled bump/lump > 1 cm in diameter
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Pustule. Bump/lump filled with pus
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Wheal. Papule or plaque due to transient tissue damage.
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Erosion. Loss of epidermis that does not extend into the dermis and will heal without scarring.
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Ulcer. Loss of dermis and epidermis. Heals with scarring.
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Fissure. A narrow loss of dermis or epidermis.
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Target-shaped rash
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Serpiginous rash.
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Acral
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A rash on the hands and feet
