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SKIN Flashcards

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BCC

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BASAL CELL CARCINOMA

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Bx

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biopsy

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FS

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frozen section

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I AND D

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incision and drainage

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ID

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intradermal

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IM

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intramuscular

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subQ

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subcutaneous

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ung

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ointment

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BSA

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body surface area

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FTSG

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full thickness skin graft

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SCLE

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subacute cutaneous lupus erythematosus

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SLE

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systemic lupus erythematosus

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STSG

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split thickness skin graft

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UV

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ultraviolet

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what are the imporant function of the skin

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  1. for temperature regulator
  2. protect tissue from truama and bacteria
  3. prebent loss of water and electrolytes
  4. sensing temperature
  5. promoting repair by allowing cell replacement of surface wound
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common instruments used in physical examinationo f the skin

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  1. wood’s light
  2. penlight
  3. bright light
  4. gloves
  5. gown and drape
  6. centimeter ruler
  7. magnifying lens
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diascopy

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to distinguish hemorrhage ( redness) and inflammatory lesion (blanched)

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wood’s lamp

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uses ultraviolet; Wood’s lamp is a small handheld device that uses black light to illuminate areas of your skin.

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tzanck testing

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for viral infection

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biopsy

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microscopic examination

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skin testing

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to determine sensitivity /allergy by applying an antigen (allergen)

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wright stain

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staining technique that determine the different blood cell type

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giemisa stain

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staining technique that uses dyes

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types of biopsy

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  1. incisional biopsy
  2. excisional biopsy
  3. surface biopsy
  4. punched biopsy
  5. needle biopsy
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types of skin testing

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  1. prick/scratch test
  2. patch test
  3. Intradermal test
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how prick test is administered?

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also called a puncture or scratch test, checks for immediate allergic reactions

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how patch test is administered?

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Patch testing helps identify which substances may be causing a delayed-type allergic reaction in a patient, and may identify allergens not identified by blood testing or skin prick testing.

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how ID test is administered?

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to help determine whether an individual is allergic to a specific allergen. The test involves injection of a small amount of the suspected allergen under the surface of the skin.

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types of reaction in skin testing?

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  1. immediate

2. delayed

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what to inspect during skin physical examination?

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  1. color
  2. moisture
  3. texture, motility, tugor
  4. temperature
  5. lesions
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what is a lesion?

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abnormal tissue changes

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example of caused of burns?

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scald, frostbite

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what is the other name of bed sore?

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pressure ulcer; decubitus ulcer

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chronic, itching severe, small raised bumps, red. leathery , cracked/scaly patches on the skin

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atopic dermatitis

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red rash.bumps, burning, stinging, itching, dry, red patches

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contact/ irritant dermititis

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dandruff, yellow crust, re dskin

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seborrheic dermititis

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chronic overgrowth of epidermis

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psoriasis

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also known as systemic disorder

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scleroderma

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39
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the most common type of cancer in humans

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skin cancer

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what are the common skin cancer?

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malignant melanoma, BCC, SCC, kaposi sarcoma

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usually associated with aids

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kaposi sarcoma

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42
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is a condition in which hair is lost from some or all areas of the body.

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Alopecia

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caused by an abnormality in the immune system that damages hair follicles

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Alopecia

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are indentations that run across the nails. The indentations can appear when growth at the area under the cuticle is interrupted by injury or severe illness.

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Beau’s lines

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include uncontrolled diabetes , systemic disorder and peripheral vascular disease, as well as illnesses associated with a high fever, such as scarlet fever, measles, mumps and pneumonia

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Beau’s lines

46
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is foul-smelling body odor related to your sweat. Perspiration itself actually has no odor.

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bromhidrosis

47
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caused by decomposition by bacteria and yeasts of sweat gland secretions and cellular debris.

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bromhidrosis

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is a red, swollen, and painful cluster of boils that are connected to each other under the skin.

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carbuncle

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is an infection of a hair follicle that has a small collection of pus (called an abscess) under the skin.

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furuncle

50
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a scar resulting from formation and contraction of fibrous tissue in a wound

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cicatrix

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is a clogged hair follicle (pore) in the skin

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comedo

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can be open (blackhead) or closed by skin (whitehead) and occur with or without acne

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comedo

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a discoloration of the skin resulting from bleeding underneath, typically caused by bruising

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ecchymosis

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is redness of the skin or mucous membranes

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erythema

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caused by hyperemia (increased blood flow) in superficial capillaries

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erythema

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is a common skin condition in which hair follicles become inflamed.

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folliculitis

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It’s usually caused by a bacterial or fungal infection.

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folliculitis

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is a bright red birthmark that shows up at birth or in the first or second week of life. It looks like a rubbery bump and is made up of extra blood vessels in the skin.

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hemangioma

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can occur anywhere on the body, but most commonly appears on the face, scalp, chest or back.

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hemangioma

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is hemangioma normal? is it dangerous?

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hemangioma

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benign tumor of the blood vessel of the skin

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hemangioma

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is a condition in women that results in excessive growth of dark or coarse hair in a male-like pattern — face, chest and back.

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hirsutism

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is caused by an excess production or action of hormones called androgens, secreted by the ovaries or adrenal glands and produced locally in the hair follicle.

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hirsutism

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how hirsutism usually treated?

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hormonal therapy

65
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is a common medical condition characterized by the painless detachment of the nail from the nail bed, usually starting at the tip and/or sides

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onycholysis

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The most common cause of ——is trauma. Even slight trauma can cause —— when it happens repetitively — for example, the daily tapping of long fingernails on a keyboard or counter. ——– also can be caused by manicure tools that are pushed beneath the nail to clear dirt or smooth the nail.

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onycholysis

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is a nail infection that is an often tender bacterial or fungal infection of the hand or foot, where the nail and skin meet at the side or the base of a finger or toenail.

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paronychia

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infection around the nails

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paronychia

69
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what usually causes paronychia?

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candida

70
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is an infestation of the hairy parts of the body or clothing with the eggs, larvae or adults of lice

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pediculosis

71
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these two are pin point spot

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petechiae and purpura

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pinpoint spot with a dimater of 1-2mm

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petechiae

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pinpoint spot with a dimater of 3mm

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purpura

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are pinpoint, round spots that appear on the skin as a result of bleeding. The bleeding causes the —–to appear red, brown or purple. ———commonly appear in clusters and may look like a rash.

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petechiae

75
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a pinpoint spot caused by rupture blodd vessel because of prolonged staining

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petechiae

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or itch is defined as an unpleasant sensation of the skin that provokes the urge to scratch

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pruritis

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is the medical term for itchy skin. It’s the kind of itch that makes you want to scratch.

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pruritis

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is a skin infestation caused by a mite known as the Sarcoptes scabiei

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scabies

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what mite causes scabies

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Sarcoptes scabiei

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is a slough or piece of dead tissue that is cast off from the surface of the skin, particularly after a burn injury, but also seen in gangrene, ulcer, fungal infections, necrotizing spider bite wounds, tick bites associated with spotted fevers, and exposure to cutaneous anthrax.

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eschar

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also known as scab

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eschar

82
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also known as leukoderma

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vitiligo

83
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white patches of the skin

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vitiligo

84
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is a condition in which the skin loses its pigment cells (melanocytes). This can result in discolored patches in different areas of the body, including the skin, hair and mucous membranes.

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vitiligo

85
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also known as verruca

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wart

86
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caused by human papillomavirus

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wart

87
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a type of wart found on sole of the foot

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plantar wart

88
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a type of wart found on shaved area like legs and face

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juvenile/flat wart

89
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a type of wart found on genital part

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venereal

90
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a type of wart found on hands and fingers

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common wart

91
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what are the the types of warts

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  1. juvenile/flat
  2. common
  3. venereal
  4. plantar
92
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identify what lesion is this:

freckles

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macule

93
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identify what lesion is this:

flat moles

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macule

94
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identify what lesion is this:

tattoo

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macule

95
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identify what lesion is this:

measles

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macule

96
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identify what lesion is this:

rubella

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macule

97
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identify what lesion is this:

cysts

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nodule

98
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identify what lesion is this:

insect bites

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wheal

99
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identify what lesion is this:

urticaria/hives

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wheal

100
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identify what lesion is this:

chickenpox

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vesicle

101
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identify what lesion is this:

singles/herpes

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vesicle

102
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identify what lesion is this:

lesion from poison ivy

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vesicle

103
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identify what lesion is this:

acne

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pustule

104
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identify what lesion is this:

furnucle

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pustule

105
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identify what lesion is this:

scabies

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pustule

106
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identify what lesion is this:

burn

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bulla

107
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identify what lesion is this:

allergic dermititis

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bulla

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