Primary Lesions
Abnormal mass of tissue that can be fluid-filled or solid
What i s TUMOR
Linear split/ line in epidermis or dermis occurring when skin looses its flexability.
what is FISSURE
Vascular disorder; thread-like, red lines/patterns caused by widened blood vessels
what is TELANGIECTASIA
Fever blisters/ cold sores; we do not proceed with service
what is HERPES SIMPLEX 1
An inflammatory disorder, often referred to as razor bumps or shaving rash
what is PSUEDOFOLLICULITISI BARBAE
Small elevation of skin, usually inflamed but doesn't contain puss.
what is PAPULE
A dried mass that is the remains of an oozing sore(s)
what is CRUST
Body odor caused by yeast and/or bacteria?
what is BROMHIDROSIS
Gential infection due to coitus interaction
what is HERPES SIMPLEX 2
Chronis inflammation skin condition that produces excess thick, silvery plaques surrounded by red.
what is PSORIASIS
ABCDEs of skin cancer
Asymmetrical, Boarder, Color, Diameter, Evolving
Open lesions visible on the skin surface that may result in the loss of portions of the dermal layer and be accompanied by pus.
what is ULCER
Development of small red vesicles with burning and itching due to excess heat exposure?
what is MILIARIRA RUBRA
This virus lives dormant and can cause shingles
what is Zoster
Mechanical abrasion or injury to the epidermis due to scratching scabs, insect bites or acne.
what is EXCORIEE
Harmless sebaceous cyst or wen
what is STEATOMA
Shedding dead cells of the uppermost layer of the epidermis. Examples: calluses & Psoriasis
what is SCALES
The term used to describe any hyperpigmentation caused by overactivity of the melanocytes in the epidermis is called:
what is MELANODERMA
Plantar warts
what is VERRUCA
Mild acne, consists of open + closed comedones (covers less than half of surface area)
what is GRADE 1 ACNE
Fluid-filled elevations in the skin caused by localized accumulation of fluids or blood just below the epidermis. (1CM in diameter)
what is VESICLE
Formations resulting from a lesion, which extend into the dermal layer or deeper, as part of the normal healing process; keloids are an example of this
what is SCAR
Congenital failure of skin to form melanin pigment
what is ALBINISM
Noncancerous growth due to overgrowth of epithelial cells on the outside or inside of organs or tissues.
what is HPV/ PAPILLOMA
Allergic reaction that produces an eruption of inflamed wheals.
what is URTICARIA