Dermatologic Lesions
Lesions that have concentric rings with a clear center & an erythematous raised border ex:lyme disease
target or bull's eyes
Lesions that overlap or run into each other. EX: hives
Confluent
Deeper, solid, elevated lesion. >1 cm EX: fibroma
Nodule
raised patches that coalesce to form flaky shine skin lesions EX: psoriasis
plaque
Weight bearing
antalgic
Lesions grouped together Ex: Contact Dermatitis
Clustered
An example of secondary skin infection is
impetigo-staph or strep
Hives
Urticaria
Describe headache that's familial, severe, throbbing, & frontotemporal
Migraine
staggering (cerebellar)
ataxia
Circular Lesions Ex: Tinea Corporis
Annular
Which of the following is not a function of the skin?
A.sensory perception B. production of vitamin C
C.wound repair D.temp regulation E. barrier and protection from injury and infection
production of vitamin c
Elevated fluid-filled cavity <1cm EX: burn blister
vesicle
Knock knee
foot dragged across floor in semicircle
scissors
Scratch or stripe shaped rash distribution EX: poision ivy
Linear
describe headache thats always unilateral and you need to move in order for it to be relieved
Cluster headache
Raised palpable lesions <1cm EX:MOLES
Papule
Define Genu Varus
bow legged
foot slaps floor(Polio)
Steppage
linear arrangement along a dermatome EX: shingles
Zosteriform
describe headache thats occipital, frontal, vice or bandlike, stress
tension
Superficial flat circumscribed lesions <1cm EX: freckles
Macule
Tendons attach ____ to ____
muscle to bone
difficulty starting shuffling (alzheimer's)
apraxia