Skin Lesions

Question 1

Bulla

Answer 1

fluid filled area (large blister)

Question 2

macule

Answer 2

flat area of a different color (freckle)

Question 3

nodule

Answer 3

elevated solid area, deep (wart)

Question 4

papule

Answer 4

small, elevated solid area (nevus)

Question 5

pustule

Answer 5

pus filled raised area (acne)

Question 6

ulcer

Answer 6

deep loss of skin, can bleed/scar

Question 7

tumor

Answer 7

solid, deep, abnormal mass (skin cancers)

Question 8

vesicle

Answer 8

small, fluid filled area (chicken pox, herpes simplex)

Question 9

hives

Answer 9

itchy irregular shape (hives, insect bites

Question 10

basal cell carcinoma

Answer 10

skin cancer affecting basal skin layer of epidermis

Question 11

melanoma characteristics

Answer 11

asymmetric, irregular borders, and lack of uniform coloration

Question 12

decubitus ulcer

Answer 12

bedsore penetrating both epidermis and dermis

Question 13

psoriasis

Answer 13

chronic disease characterized by red Lesions covered by silvery scales

Question 14

abrasions

Answer 14

scrapes

Question 15

alopecia

Answer 15

loss of hair

Question 16

contusion

Answer 16

collection of dried blood beneath the skin, bruise

Question 17

cysts

Answer 17

closed sac containing fluid or solid material

Question 18

ecchymosis

Answer 18

discoloration of the skin due to a bruise

Question 19

eczema

Answer 19

inflammatory skin disease with red, itchy skin

Question 20

fissure

Answer 20

crack in the skin, associated with dry skin

Question 21

hirsutism

Answer 21

condition characterized by excessive hair growth

Question 22

impetigo

Answer 22

inflammatory skin disease with isolated pustules that rupture

Question 23

laceration

Answer 23

tearing of skin

Question 24

burns

Answer 24

superficial (surface), second-degree (surface and dermis) , third-degree (all of it, REAL BAD

Question 25

squamous cell carcinoma

Answer 25

spreads to surrounding tissues

Question 26

malignant melanoma

Answer 26

more aggressive and occurs anywhere, arises from melanocytes

Question 27

just take a break

Question 28

cellulitis

Answer 28

inflammation of connective tissue in skin

Question 29

dermatitis

Answer 29

inflammation of skin or a rash

Question 30

folliculitis

Answer 30

inflammation of hair follicles

Question 31

types of herpes simplex

Answer 31

2 types - cold sores and genital

Question 32

herpes zoster

Answer 32

shingles

Question 33

pediculosis

Answer 33

head, body, pubic lice

Question 34

psoriasis is what kind of disorder

Answer 34

inherited autoimmune disorder

Question 35

ringworm tinea

Answer 35

tinea- corporis, capitis, pedis

Question 36

scabies

Answer 36

contagious skin condition caused by mites

Question 37

rosacea

Answer 37

dilation of small facial blood vessels

Question 38

warts

Answer 38

harmless growth caused by a virus