Skin Exam

Question 1

Macule

Answer 1

Flat, non palpable, < 1cm in diameter

Question 2

Patch

Answer 2

Flat, non-palpable > 1cm in diameter

Question 3

Papule

Answer 3

Elevated or depressed, palpable, <1cm in diameter

Question 4

Plaque

Answer 4

Elevated or depressed, palpable, > 1cm in diameter

Question 5

Nodule

Answer 5

Palpable, > 1 cm in diameter (differs from plaque because of rounded surface)

Question 6

Vesicle

Answer 6

Fluid filled blister, < 1cm in diameter

Question 7

Bulla

Answer 7

Fluid filled blister, > 1cm in diameter

Question 8

Pustule:

Answer 8

Pus filled blister

Question 9

Wheal

Answer 9

Edematous papules and plaques that are characteristic of hives

Question 10

Telangiectasia

Answer 10

Dilated blood vessels

Question 11

Purpura

Answer 11

Area of hemorrhage; can be flat or elevated

Question 12

Petechiae

Answer 12

Pinpoint purpura

Question 13

Scale

Answer 13

Accumulation of stratum corneum

Question 14

Crust

Answer 14

Dried serum, pus, or blood

Question 15

Lichenification

Answer 15

Epidermal thickening with accentuation of skin markings

Question 16

Induration

Answer 16

Dermal thickening causing firm feeling

Question 17

Exoriation

Answer 17

Linear erosion caused by scratching

Question 18

Erosion

Answer 18

Open ara with partial or full loss of epidermis

Question 19

Ulcer

Answer 19

Open area with loss of part of dermis

Question 20

Fissure

Answer 20

Linear ulcer

Question 21

Types of Configurations:

Answer 21

Round
Nummular - coin shaped
Geographic - irregular
Polycyclic - multiple round lesions coalesced together
Serpiginous - wavy lines
Annular - ring-like
Arcuate - curved
Linear
Targetoid
Polygonal
Reticulate - net ike
Stellate - star shaped

Question 22

Types of distribution

Answer 22

Generalized
Sun-exposed
Acral - affecting distal limbs
Blaschkoid - ectodermal development lines
Dermatomal - following skin areas supplied by a single nerve
Symmetrical
Unilateral
Intertriginous - within body folds