skin lesions Flashcards
circumscribed collection of free fluid
bulla
circular flat discoloration; non palpable
ex. freckles
macule
circular, elevated solid lesion
ex. keloid
nodule
what type of lesion:
warts, acne
papule
vesicle containing pus
pustule
circular collection of free fluid
vesicle
epidermal thickening; consists of flakes of plates
scale
dried serum or exudate on skin
crust
crack or split
fissure
what type of lesion:
insect bites
wheal
what type of lesion:
dandruff, psoriasis
scale
linear erosion
excoriation
loss of epidermis
erosion
thickening of the epidermis seen with exageration of normal skin lines
lichenification
thickening ‘permanent’ fibrotic changes that occur on the skin
scar
a solid mass, can be seen in SQ
tumor
encapsulated, fluid, SC
cyst
wrinkled appearance; thinning of skin; aged skin
atrophy
