Terminology (skin lesions)

Question 1

commedone

Answer 1

dilated sebaceous follicle in skin (pore) can be open or closed due to accumulation of bacterial and cellular debris

Question 2

papule

Answer 2

solid raised lesion less than 0.5cm in diameter

Question 3

pustule

Answer 3

a lesion less than 0.5cm in diameter containing pus

Question 4

nodule

Answer 4

solid raised lesion less than 0.5 cm in diameter but with deeper component

Question 5

cyst

Answer 5

thin walled closed capsule or sac containing fluid