Session 10 Dermatology Terminology Flashcards
Papule
Small lump <5mm
Nodule
Larger lump >5mm
Vesicle
Small water blister
Bulla
Larger water blister
Pustule
Pus filled vesicle
Erythema
Redness
Macule
Non palpable area of discolouration
Freckles
Patch
Macule >2cm
Plaque
Palpable >2cm
Excoriation
Scratch
Scratch
Excoriation
Redness
Erythema
Stretch marks
Striae
Striae
Stretch marks
Itch
Pruritus
Pruritus
Itch
Telangiectasia
Thread vein
Thread vein
Telagieclasia
Scaling
Icthyosis
Erosion
Loss of epidermis (superficial)
Ulcer
Loss of epidermis + dermis (deep)
Lichenification
Thickening of the skin
Thickening of the skin
Lichenification
Hirsutism
Too much hair
Alopecia
Too little/no hair
Rub or
Redness
Tumour
Swelling
Calor
Heat
Dolor
Pain
Functio laesa
Loss of function
Exudate
Mass of cells/fluid that has seeped out of blood vessel
Comedones
Open-blackhead
Closed-whitehead