Skin lesions Flashcards
Flat, any color <1 cm
macule
a small freckle would be considered what type of skin lesion
macule
flat, any color >1cm
patch
a large birthmark would be considered what type of lesion
patch
raised, any color <1cm
papule
a wart would be what type of lesion
papule
raised, any color, >1cm
plaque
psoriasis would be considered what type of lesion
plaque
raised, irregular, shaped area of cutaneous edema. transient, irregular, varied in size
wheal
an insect bite or allergic reaction to meds would be what?
wheal
raised, “deeper in dermis”, 1-2 cm
nodule
a lipoma would be considered what type of lesion
nodule
raised, deeper in dermis ,>2cm
tumor
raised, filled with clear fluid, <1cm
vesicle
chickenpox would be considered what type of lesion
vesicle