Skin Abnormalities Flashcards
Confluent Lesion
a lesion that runs together
Linear Lesion
a lesion that is straight
Grouped Lesion
a cluster of lesions together
Discrete Lesion
an individual lesion that is separate
Pallor Color: Cause:
Color: pale Cause: anemia, shock
Cyanosis Color: Cause:
Color: blue Cause: increased amount of unoxygenated hemoglobin
Erythema Color: Cause:
Color: red, purplish Cause: increased blood flow such as fever, inflammation
Jaundice Color: Cause:
Color: yellow
Cause: excess bilirubin
Gyrate Lesion
a twisted, coiled spiral
Target Lesion
a lesion that looks like an iris, rings
Zosteriform Lesion
a lesion that is in a linear arrangement, along a unilateral nerve route
Annular Lesion
a lesion that is circular, begins in the center and spread.
Polycyclic Lesion
annular lesions that grow together
