Primary Lesions
Freckle
What is a macule?
Crack in the skin.
What is a fissure?
Viral infection that causes fever blister.
What is herpes simplex?
Small yellow to brown colored spots caused by sun exposure. (Freckles)
What are lentigines?
An acquired thickened patch of epidermis. (Callous)
What is a keratoma?
A small elevation that contains no fluid, but may develop pus.
What is a papule?
A thick scar resulting from excessive growth of fibrous tissue.
What is a keloid?
Infection of the eye (pinkeye).
What is conjunctivitis?
Congenital hypopigmentation or absence of melanin in the skin,hair and eyes.
What is albinism?
Hypertrophy of the papillae and epidermis. (Wart)
What is a verruca?
Abnormal mass varying in size,shape and color.
What is a tumor?
Thin dry or oily plate of epidermal flakes. (Dandruff)
What is a scale?
Bacterial infection with weeping lesions caused by staphylococcus bacteria.
What is impetigo?
Technical term for birthmark.
What is a nevus?
Least common but most dangerous form of skin cancer.
What is malignant melanoma?
Raised, inflamed, papule with white or yellow center containing pus.
What is a pustule?
Dead cells that form over a wound. (Scab)
What is crust?
Any inflammatory condition of the skin.
What is dermatitis?
Hyperpigmentation of the skin. Also known as mask of pregnancy.
What is chloasma?
Fouling smelling perspiration.
What is bromhidrosis?
Large blister containing a watery fluid.
What is a bulla?
Slightly raised or depressed area that results after the healing process.
What is a cicatrix or scar?
Skin disease characterized with red patches with silver white scales.
What is psoriasis?
Skin disorder characterized by light abnormal patches.
What is leukoderma?
Asymmetry, border irregularities, color, diameter and evolution.
What is the ABCDE cancer checklist?