Skin Conditions Flashcards
Macule Flat/Raised: Size: Fluid: Other:
Flat/Raised: flat
Size: < 1cm
Fluid: No
Other: dark color; mole-like.
Patch Flat/Raised: Size: Fluid: Other:
Flat/Raised: flat
Size: > 1cm
Fluid: No
Other: dark color; mole-like.
Papule Flat/Raised: Size: Fluid: Other:
Flat/Raised: raised
Size: < 1cm
Fluid: No
Other: dark color; mole-like.
Plaque Flat/Raised: Size: Fluid: Other:
Flat/Raised: raised
Size: > 1cm
Fluid: No
Other: dark color; mole-like.
Nodule Flat/Raised: Size: Fluid: Other:
Flat/Raised: raised
Size: 1 - 3cm
Fluid: No
Other: deep into the dermis
Wheal/Hive Flat/Raised: Size: Fluid: Other:
Flat/Raised: raised
Size: varies
Fluid: varies
Other: transient, caused by inflammation of allergic response.
Urticaria Flat/Raised: Size: Fluid: Other:
Flat/Raised: raised
Size: varies
Fluid: varies
Other: itchy groups of wheals
Vesicle Flat/Raised: Size: Fluid: Other:
Flat/Raised: raised
Size: < 1cm
Fluid: yes
Other: blisters with clear fluid
Bulla Flat/Raised: Size: Fluid: Other:
Flat/Raised: raised
Size: > 1cm
Fluid: yes
Other: blisters with clear fluid
Cyst Flat/Raised: Size: Fluid: Other:
Flat/Raised: raised
Size: varies
Fluid: yes
Other: capsulated fluid into the dermis
Pustule Flat/Raised: Size: Fluid: Other:
Flat/Raised: raised
Size: varies
Fluid: no (pus-filled)
Other: acne