Skin Lesions

Question 1

injury caused by scraping that results in the removal of superficial layers of skin

Answer 1

abrasion

Question 2

painful area of tissue that contains a collection of pus; usually resulting from an infection

Answer 2

abscess

Question 3

fluid filled blister usually greater than 1 cm in diameter; large vesicle

Answer 3

bulla

Question 4

a scar

Answer 4

cicatrix

Question 5

dilated hair follicle which contains a build-up of sebum and keratin; blackhead

Answer 5

comedo

Question 6

injury that causes discoloration and swelling, but does not break the skin; bruise

Answer 6

contusion

Question 7

layer often formed by dried pus or serum; scab

Answer 7

crust

Question 8

abnormal, closed sac that contains fluid

Answer 8

cyst

Question 9

ulcer that appears in pressure areas of the skin resulting from poor circulation; pressure ulcer; bedsore

Answer 9

decubitus ulcer

Question 10

purplish discoloration caused by the leaking of blood from a ruptured blood vessel

Answer 10

ecchymosis

Question 11

destruction of tissue from being worn away by friction or pressure

Answer 11

erosion

Question 12

deep furrow or slit in the skin

Answer 12

fissure

Question 13

localized infection originating deep in a hair follicle; boil

Answer 13

furuncle

Question 14

localized formation of hardened areas on the skin

Answer 14

induration

Question 15

thick overgrowth of scar tissue often occurring after a burn injury

Answer 15

keloid

Question 16

abnormal change in tissue resulting from injury or disease

Answer 16

lesion

Question 17

patch of skin that is discolored but not elevated; freckle

Answer 17

macule

Question 18

small, pearly elevations on the skin resulting from keratin being trapped in an oil gland by epithelial tissue; whitehead

Answer 18

milia

Question 19

highly pigmented area of skin tissue that may be flat or raised that is usually present at birth; mole; birthmark

Answer 19

nevus

Question 20

small, abnormal mass that is solid and palpable

Answer 20

nodule

Question 21

small, solid skin elevation; pimple

Answer 21

papule

Question 22

pinpoint purplish discoloration caused by a break in a blood vessel; small ecchymosis

Answer 22

petechia

Question 23

scaly, hardened, and localized patch of skin that is usually raised

Answer 23

plaque

Question 24

lesion present of the onset of a disease

Answer 24

primary lesion

Question 25

reddish-purple discoloration resulting from hemorrhage into the skin

Answer 25

purpura

Question 26

small, superficial, and circumscribed elevation of the skin that contains pus

Answer 26

pustule

Question 27

small and thin plate of epithelial tissue shed from the skin

Answer 27

scale

Question 28

mark left on the skin from fibrous tissue replacing injured tissue

Answer 28

scar

Question 29

lesion resulting from changes over the course of time caused by disease progression, treatment, or other external factors

Answer 29

secondary lesion

Question 30

lesions formed by small, dilated blood vessels; spider veins

Answer 30

telangiectasis

Question 31

lesion that has eroded through the skin or a mucous membrane resulting in a loss of surface tissue

Answer 31

ulcer

Question 32

skin eruptions usually resulting from a hypersensitivity to food, drug, infection, or injury; hives

Answer 32

urticaria

Question 33

small, flesh-colored skin elevation resulting from a virus; wart

Answer 33

verruca

Question 34

small elevation of the epidermis that encloses watery liquid; blister

Answer 34

vesicle

Question 35

suddenly formed, itchy elevation that is usually composed of a white center surrounded by a red perimeter; welt

Answer 35

wheal