Primary Lesions
Large blister containing a watery fluid.
What is Bulla?
Slightly raised or depressed area of
the skin that forms as a result of the healing
process related to an injury or lesion.
What is scar?
The most common type of skin cancer and is the least
severe.
What is basal cell carcinoma?
Harmless skin growth.
What is benign?
An allergic reaction created by repeated exposure to a chemical or a substance.
What is sensitization?
Small elevation on the skin that contains no fluid.
What is papule?
Crack in the skin that penetrates the
dermis.
What is fissure?
More serious and is often characterized by scaly red
papules or nodules.
What is squamous cell carcinoma?
A small brownish spot or blemish.
What is mole?
The epidermis is temporarily damaged by irritating substances.
What is irritant contact dermatitis?
Raised, inflamed, papule with a white or yellow center
containing pus
What is Pustule?
Thin, dry, or oily plate of epidermal
flakes.
What is scale?
The most dangerous form of skin cancer and is often
characterized by black or dark brown patches and may appear uneven in texture,
jagged, or raised.
What is malignant melanoma?
A small brown- or flesh-colored outgrowth of the skin.
What is skin tag?
Two types of products with irritant potential.
What is corrosive substances and exfoliating agents?
Small blister or sac containing clear fluid, lying within or just beneath the epidermis
What is vesicle?
Open lesion on the skin or mucous
membrane of the body; accompanied by
loss of skin depth and possibly weeping of
fluids or pus.
What is ulcer?
Malignant melanoma is the ________ common form of skin cancer.
What is least?
An acquired, superficial, thickened patch of epidermis.
What is keratoma?
Occurs when the skin is damaged by irritating substances.
What is inflammation, redness, swelling, itching and burning?
A solid bump larger than 0.4 inches (1 cm) that can be easily felt.
What is nodule?
A thick scar resulting from excessive
growth of fibrous tissue.
What is Keloid?
Asymmetry, Border irregularity, color, diameter, and evolving.
What is ABCDE Cancer Checklist?
A hypertrophy of the papillae and epidermis; a wart.
What is verruca?
Contact Dermatitis prevention.
What is wear gloves when working with chemicals?