Secondary Lesions Flashcards
1
Q
Scales
A
wheaped-up particles of horny epithelium (drying white flakes)
2
Q
Desquamation
A
scaling in sheets (post sunburn peel)
3
Q
Crusts (scabs)
A
A collection of dried serum and cellular debris
4
Q
Erosion
A
A focal loss of epidermis, they do not penetrate below the dermoepidermal junction, :. heal without scaring
5
Q
Ulcer
A
A focal loss of epidermis and dermis, :. heal with scarring
6
Q
Fissure
A
A linear loss of epidermis and dermis with
sharply defined nearly vertical walls
7
Q
Arophy
A
A depression in the skin resulting from thinning of the epidermis or dermis
8
Q
Lichenification
A
thickened skin area with accentuated skin markings
9
Q
Scar
A
abnormal formation of connective tissue implying dermal damage
10
Q
Excoriation
A
linear or hollowed-out crusted area, caused by scratching
