Primary Lesions
Discoloration appearing on the skin's surface; a freckle is and example.
Birthmark or a congenital mole; reddish purple flat mark; caused by dilation of the small blood vessels in the skin.
Small bumps frequently found on the forehead and chin associated with acne; they can be open or closed.
Open lesions visible on the skin surface that may result in the loss of potions of the dermal layer and be accompanied by pus.
Inflammatory disorder of the skin.
Hardened red elevations of the skin in which no fluid is present; a pimple is and example.
Characterized by oval or irregular patches of white skin that do not have normal pigment.
Chronic inflammatory congestion of the cheeks and nose observed as redness, with papules and sometimes pustules present.
Dried masses that are the remains of an oozing sore; the scab on a sore is an example.
Characterized by dry or moist lesions with inflammation of the skin; requires medical attention.
A solid formation above the skin, often caused by an insect bite or allergic reaction; hives.
Small brown pigmented spots that may be raised; hair often grows through them but should not be removed unless advised by a physician.
Boils; appear in the dermal layer and epidermis and are caused by an acute bacterial infection.
Mechanical abrasions or injuries to the epidermis; (scratches to the surface of the skin)
Highly contagious bacterial infection that produces a honey-yellow, crusted lesion, usually on the face.
Fluid-filled elevations in the skin caused by localized accumulation of fluids or blood just below the epidermis.
What is Vesicles?
Congenital failure of the skin to produce melanin pigment.
Condition of dry, scaly skin with reduced sebum production.
Cracks in the skin; (chapped lips)
Medical term for razor bumps or irritation following shaving.
Small elevations of skin similar to vesicles in size and shape but containing pus; a pimple with pus is an example.
Group of brownish macules (non-elevated spots) occurring in one place on the skin; commonly called liver spots; often occurs on the hands and face.
Sebaceous cyst or wen; a subcutaneous tumor of the sebaceous gland filled with sebum.
Round, dry patches of skin, covered with rough, silvery scales; condition is chronic and not contagious.
Referred to as pink eye; an inflammation of the transparent membrane that lines the eyelid and eyeball; characterized by itching and redness; spreads easily.