Primary Lesions
A flat spot or discoloration of the skin
Macule
Skin sore or abrasion produced by scratching or scraping
Excoriation
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Color
aka, birthmark - a malformation of the skin from abnormal pigmentation or dilated capillaries that is present oat birth of appears shortly after birth
Nevus
An acquired thickening patch of epidermis
Keratoma
An itchy, swollen lesion that can be caused by a blow, scratch, bite of an insect, or urticaria, or the sting of a nettle
Wheal
Dead skin cells that form over a wound or blemish while healing; accumulation of sebum and pus, sometimes mixed w/ epidermal cells
Crust
most serious form of skin cancer as it can metastasize quickly
Malignant Melanoma
AKA freckles - are tiny round or oval pigmented areas of skin on areas exposed to the sun
Ephelids
Mole
Small blister or sac containing clear fluid, lying within or just beneath the epidermis
Vesicle
Open lesion on the skin or mucous membrane of the body; accompanied by loss of skin depth and possibly weeping of fluids or pus
Ulcer
Most common and least severe type of skin cancer
Basal Cell Carcinioma
A fungal condition that inhibits melanin production
Tinea versicolor
An itchy skin disease characterized by red patches covered w/ white-silver scales
Psoriasis
Raised, inflamed, papule with a white or yellow center containing pus in the top of the lesion
Pus
Thin, dry, or oily plate of epidermal flakes (excessive dandruff, psoriasis)
Scale
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Evolving
Results from exposure to the sun
Redness and bumpiness in the cheeks, upper arms, or thighs; caused by blocked follicles
Keratosis Pilaris
A small elevation on the skin that contains no fluid, but may develop pus
Papule
A thick scar resulting from excessive growth of fibrous tissue
Keloid
Characterized by scaly, red, or pink papules and nodules; also appear as open sores or crusty areas
Squamous cell carcinoma
Darkened pigmentation due to an injury to the skin or the residual healing after an acne lesion has resolved
Post Inflammatory Hyperpigmentation
Thickening of the skin caused by a mass of keratinocytes
Hyperkeratosis