Lesions
This flat, discolored spot on the skin is an example of a macule.
What is a freckle?
A clogged hair follicle filled with sebum, dead cells, and bacteria.
What is a comedone?
The absence of sweat due to damage to sweat glands.
What is anhidrosis?
Lack of melanin pigment in the body.
What is albinism?
This highly contagious bacterial infection is often seen in children.
What is impetigo?
A small elevation containing fluid, often called a blister.
What is a vesicle?
This condition is often called “baby acne” but can occur in adults too.
What is milia?
Excessive sweating.
What is hyperhidrosis?
A condition of hyperpigmentation often called the “mask of pregnancy.”
What is melasma?
This viral infection causes cold sores.
What is herpes simplex virus type 1?
This lesion is a solid elevation larger than 1 cm.
What is a nodule?
Excessive oil production is known as this.
What is seborrhea?
Foul-smelling perspiration caused by bacteria and yeast.
What is bromhidrosis?
White spots on the skin from loss of pigment
What is leukoderma/vitiligo?
This fungal infection is also known as ringworm.
What is tinea?
Crust, scale, scar, and fissure are all examples of this lesion category.
What are secondary lesions?
This chronic inflammatory condition causes redness and dilation of blood vessels, often on the cheeks/nose.
What is rosacea?
A heat rash caused by blocked sweat ducts.
What is miliaria rubra?
Excessive pigmentation caused by sun exposure.
What is chloasma/lentigines?
The most dangerous form of skin cancer.
What is malignant melanoma?
This lesion is a raised, inflamed, pus-filled area such as in acne.
What is a pustule?
A benign overgrowth of sebaceous glands often seen in older adults.
What is sebaceous hyperplasia?
Overactivity of sweat glands that leads to continuous wetness
What is diaphoresis?
A port wine stain is an example of this type of pigmentation disorder.
What is a nevus?
The “ABCDE rule” is used to detect this type of cancer.
What is melanoma?