Skin Lesions Flashcards
Bulla
fluid filled area (large blister)
macule
flat area of a different color (freckle)
nodule
elevated solid area, deep (wart)
papule
small, elevated solid area (nevus)
pustule
pus filled raised area (acne)
ulcer
deep loss of skin, can bleed/scar
tumor
solid, deep, abnormal mass (skin cancers)
vesicle
small, fluid filled area (chicken pox, herpes simplex)
hives
itchy irregular shape (hives, insect bites
basal cell carcinoma
skin cancer affecting basal skin layer of epidermis
melanoma characteristics
asymmetric, irregular borders, and lack of uniform coloration
decubitus ulcer
bedsore penetrating both epidermis and dermis
psoriasis
chronic disease characterized by red Lesions covered by silvery scales
abrasions
scrapes
alopecia
loss of hair
contusion
collection of dried blood beneath the skin, bruise
cysts
closed sac containing fluid or solid material
ecchymosis
discoloration of the skin due to a bruise
eczema
inflammatory skin disease with red, itchy skin
fissure
crack in the skin, associated with dry skin
hirsutism
condition characterized by excessive hair growth
impetigo
inflammatory skin disease with isolated pustules that rupture
laceration
tearing of skin
burns
superficial (surface), second-degree (surface and dermis) , third-degree (all of it, REAL BAD
squamous cell carcinoma
spreads to surrounding tissues
malignant melanoma
more aggressive and occurs anywhere, arises from melanocytes
just take a break
cellulitis
inflammation of connective tissue in skin
dermatitis
inflammation of skin or a rash
folliculitis
inflammation of hair follicles
types of herpes simplex
2 types - cold sores and genital
herpes zoster
shingles
pediculosis
head, body, pubic lice
psoriasis is what kind of disorder
inherited autoimmune disorder
ringworm tinea
tinea- corporis, capitis, pedis
scabies
contagious skin condition caused by mites
rosacea
dilation of small facial blood vessels
warts
harmless growth caused by a virus
