skin descriptions Flashcards
1
Q
what is a macule
A
hyper pigmented flat lesion <1cm.
2
Q
what is a patch
A
hyper pigmented flat lesion >1cm.
3
Q
what is a papule
A
raised, well defined lesion <0.5cm.
4
Q
what is a nodule
A
raised, well defined lesion >0.5cm.
5
Q
what is a plaque
A
raised, flat top lesions that grow horizontally and >1cm.
6
Q
what is a vesicle
A
fluid filled lesion < 0.5cm.
7
Q
what is a bulla
A
fluid filled lesion >0.5cm.
8
Q
what is a pustule
A
pus filled lesion.
9
Q
what is a cyst
A
Nodule with semi solid material.
10
Q
what is an erosion
A
superficial skin break in the epidermis.
11
Q
what is an ulcer
A
deep skin break that extends down to the dermis.
12
Q
what is a fissure
A
horizontal split in epidermis.
13
Q
what is lichenification
A
increased appearance of skin markings.
14
Q
what is crust
A
yellow / brown exudate.
15
Q
what is scale
A
Dry fragments of skin.
