Primary lesions
Solid bump larger than 1 cm and can easily be removed
What is a nodule
Pinkeye
What is conjunctivitis
Acquired, superficial, thickened patch of epidermis
What is keratoma
Small brownish spot on the skin
What is a normal mole
Congenital hypopigmentation
What is Albinism
Large blister containing a watery fluid
What is a bulla
Inflammatory, uncomfortable and often chronic disease of the skin
What is Eczema
Small brown-colored or flesh-colored outgrowth of the skin
What is a skin tag
Scaly red papules or nodules, more serious than basal cell carcinoma
What is Squamous Cell Carcinoma
Birthmark
What is nevus
Raised, inflamed papule with a white or yellow center containing pus in the top of the lesion
What is a pustule
Contagious bacterial infection characterized by weeping lesions and usually caused by staphylococcus
What is Impetigo
Abnormal growth of the skin
What is a hypertrophy
Asymmetry; border irregularity; color; diameter; evolution
What are the ABCDE checklist
Freckles
What are lentigines
Hives, mosquito bites are examples
What are wheals
Term widely used to describe any inflammatory condition of the skin
What is dermatits
Can be flat or raised; some resemble freckles
What are moles
Least common, most dangerous form of skin cancer
What is malignant melanoma
Hypopigmentation cause by burns, scars, inflammation or congenital diseases
What is leukoderma
can be cancerous and requires removal by a doctor
Characterized by red patChe’s covered with silver-white scales
What is Psoriasis
Wart
What is a Verruca
Most common, least severe type of skin cancer
What is basal cell carcinoma
Hereditary condition that causes hypopigmented spots and splotches on the skin that appear milky white
What is vitiligo