Terminology

Question 1

Flat, variable size lesion

Answer 1

Macule

Question 2

Elevated solid lesion [5 mm or less]

Answer 2

Papule

Question 3

Large elevated solid lesion [5mm+]

Answer 3

Nodule

Question 4

Elevated flat-topped area [5mm+]

Answer 4

Plaque

Question 5

Fluid-filled raised area [5mm -]

Answer 5

Vesicle

Question 6

Large vesicle [5mm+]

Answer 6

Blister [bulla]

Question 7

Pus-filled elevated area

Answer 7

Pustule

Question 8

Heaped-up keratinized cells, flaky

Answer 8

Scale

Question 9

Thickened, rough skin characterized by prominent skin markings, usually caused by repeated rubbing

Answer 9

Lichenification

Question 10

Deep skin breakage due to scratch, often self-induced

Answer 10

Excoriation

Question 11

Hyperplasia of the stratum corneum

Answer 11

Hyperkeratosis

Question 12

A concave area of tissue erosion into the dermis

Answer 12

Ulcer

Question 13

A narrow, linear crack involving loss of dermis and epidermis

Answer 13

Fissure

Question 14

A shallow area of tissue loss in the epidermis

Answer 14

Erosion

Question 15

Dilated superficial blood vessels that appear as red or blue

Answer 15

Telangiectases

Question 16

Hemorrhage in the skin

Answer 16

Purpura

Question 17

Hemorrhage in the skin over 1 cm

Answer 17

Ecchymosis

Question 18

Hemorrhage in the skin under 1 cm

Answer 18

Petechiae

Question 19

Elevated, irregular shaped lesions caused by edema. May be itchy and usually transient

Answer 19

Wheal