Primary Skin Lesions Flashcards

1
Q

Circular/oval shapes without elevation or depression; well-defined or fade-out borders

A

MACULE

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2
Q

Small and solid elevation;
Diameter: <5 mm

A

PAPULE

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3
Q

• Similar to papules
• Diameter: >5 mm
• Appear in edematous or sclerogenic conditions

A

NODULE

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4
Q

Bullous pemphigoid and pemphigus

Diameter: >1cm

A

BULLA

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5
Q

When fluid gets trapped under or in the epidermis

Diameter: <1cm small blister

A

VESICLE

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6
Q

Pus-filled blisters; observed without inflammation

A

PUSTULE

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7
Q

Epidermal nodules that contain fluid or semisolid materials

A

CYST

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8
Q

Observed red or white; temporarily developed papules or plaques

A

WHEAL

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9
Q

Grown papules

Diameter: 2cm elevated

A

PLAQUE

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