Session 10 Dermatology Terminology Flashcards by Emily Stephens | Brainscape

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Papule

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Small lump <5mm

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Nodule

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Larger lump >5mm

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Vesicle

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Small water blister

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Bulla

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Larger water blister

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Pustule

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Pus filled vesicle

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Erythema

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Redness

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Macule

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Non palpable area of discolouration
Freckles

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Patch

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Macule >2cm

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Plaque

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Palpable >2cm

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Excoriation

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Scratch

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Scratch

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Excoriation

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Redness

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Erythema

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Stretch marks

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Striae

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Striae

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Stretch marks

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Itch

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Pruritus

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Pruritus

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Itch

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Telangiectasia

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Thread vein

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Thread vein

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Telagieclasia

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Scaling

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Icthyosis

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Erosion

A

Loss of epidermis (superficial)

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Ulcer

A

Loss of epidermis + dermis (deep)

Q

Lichenification

A

Thickening of the skin

Q

Thickening of the skin

A

Lichenification

Q

Hirsutism

A

Too much hair

Q

Alopecia

A

Too little/no hair

Q

Rub or

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Redness

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Tumour

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Swelling

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Calor

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Heat

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Dolor

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Pain

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Functio laesa

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Loss of function

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Exudate

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Mass of cells/fluid that has seeped out of blood vessel

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Comedones

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Open-blackhead
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