Primary Skin Lesions Flashcards
1
Q
Circular/oval shapes without elevation or depression; well-defined or fade-out borders
A
MACULE
2
Q
Small and solid elevation;
Diameter: <5 mm
A
PAPULE
3
Q
• Similar to papules
• Diameter: >5 mm
• Appear in edematous or sclerogenic conditions
A
NODULE
4
Q
Bullous pemphigoid and pemphigus
Diameter: >1cm
A
BULLA
5
Q
When fluid gets trapped under or in the epidermis
Diameter: <1cm small blister
A
VESICLE
6
Q
Pus-filled blisters; observed without inflammation
A
PUSTULE
7
Q
Epidermal nodules that contain fluid or semisolid materials
A
CYST
8
Q
Observed red or white; temporarily developed papules or plaques
A
WHEAL
9
Q
Grown papules
Diameter: 2cm elevated
A
PLAQUE