Skin Signs Flashcards
1
Q
Localized in skin color
Ex: freckles
A
May le
2
Q
Elevation of overlying epidermis which accumulates fluid
Ex: hives
A
Wheal
3
Q
Solid elevated area containing epidermal and papillary dermal
Ex: mosquito/ insect bites
A
Papule
4
Q
Large papeles that May extend into subcutaneous layer
Ex: cyst
A
Nodules
5
Q
A papule with a fluid core (blister)
Ex: second degree burn
A
Vesicles
6
Q
Papule sizes lesión filled with pus
Ex: acne pimple
A
Pustule
7
Q
May occur following rupture of a vesicle or pustule
Ex: an ulcer
A
Erosion
8
Q
Accumulation of dried sebum, blood, or interstitial fluid over surface of epidermis
Ex: scabs
A
Crust
9
Q
Thin plates of corniced cells
Ex: psoriasis
A
Scales
10
Q
Split in the integument that extends through the epidermis
Ex: athletes foot
A
Fissure
