SKIN LESIONS
structural changes in the tissue caused by damage or injury including any mark, wound, or abnormality.
What are skin lesions
scab or a sore
What is crust
Raised, inflamed Papule with white or yellow center containing pus. Ex acne, impetigo
Characterized by piles of materials on the skin surface, such as a crust or scab, or by depressions in the skin surface, such as an ulcer.
What are secondary lesions
Open lesion on the skin or mucous membranes of the body. Accompanied. Y loss of skin depth and possibly weeping fluids of pus. Ex herpes and chickenpox
What is an ulcer
Large blister containing a watery fluid. Like a vesicle
What is a bulla
An itchy, swollen lesion that can be caused by a scratch, bite of an insect, or the sting of a nettle.
What is a wheal.
Thin, dry, or oily plate of epidermal flakes.
What are scales
Crack in the skin that penetrates the dermis.
What is a fissure
A small elevation on the skin that contains no fluid, but may develop pus.
What is a papule
Also known as ”freckle” or “age spot”
What is a macule
Closed, abnormally developed sac that contains no pus, semifluid or morbid matter, above or below the skin.
What is a cyst/tubercle
Characterized by flat, nonpalpable changes in skin color or by elevations formed by fluid in a cavity, such as vesicles or pustules.
What are primary lesions
A solid bump larger than 0.4in that can be easily felt
What is a nodule
Abnormal mass; vary in size, shape and color. not always cancer
What is a tumor
Small blister or sac containing clear fluid, lying within or just beneath the epidermis.
What is a vesicle.
Skin sore or abrasion produced by scratching or scraping.
What is excoriation.
A thick scar resulting from excessive growth of fibrous tissue.
What is a keloid.
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 a scar
The branch of medical science that studies and treats the skin and it’s disorders and diseases.
What is dermatology
A physician who treats skin disorders and diseases
What is a dermatologist
Whitish pearl-like masses of sebum and dead cells under the skin. No visible opening. Mistakingly called whiteheads
What are Millia
medical terminology for scar
What is cicatrix
The absence of pigment, resulting in white or light splotches
What is hypopigmentation
Noninflamed buildup of cells, sebum and other debris inside follicles.
What is a comedo