Primary Lesions
A flat discoloration appearing on the skin's surface less than 1 cm is..
What is a Macule?
Visible opening on the surface of the skin.
What is a Ulcer?
The thread-like red lines or patterns on the skin.
What is telangiectasia?
Patches if brown discoloration on the face, often a result of high hormone levels during pregnancy.
What is Melasma?
What is Contact Dermatitis?
A small elevation of skin similar to a vesicle in size and shape but containing pus..
What is a Pustule?
The dried mass or remains of an oozing sore.
What is Crust?
Discoloration caused by bleeding within the dermis.
What is Ecchymosis?
Commonly called "Liver Spots". This disorder appears larger and darker than freckles.
What is Solar Lentigo?
An allergic reaction that produces an eruption of inflamed wheals.
What is Urticaria?
A small fluid-filled sac that develops under the epidermis of the skin
What is Vesicle?
A hard, dense fibrotic tissue covered by a thin epidermis. It can be pink, red or white.
What is a Scar?
The small round red spots within the skin caused by blood vessels rupturing.
What is Petechiae?
Characterized by oval or irregular patches of white skin that do not have normal pigment.
What is Vitiligo?
A chronic inflammatory skin condition that is classified by patchy and scaly areas that can be extremely thick, often times requiring exfoliation before apply treatment creams.
What is Psoriasis?
An abnormal membranous sac containing a liquid or semi-solid substance
What is a Cyst?
The shedding of dead skin cells of the uppermost layer of the epidermis.
What are scales?
Congenital failure of the skin to produce melanin pigment.
What is Pseudofolliculitis Barbae?
What is a Tumor?
Acute eczema, tears, open skin, and chapped lips are an example of this type of secondary lesion.
What is a fissure?
Also known as an Nevus Flammeus
What is a Port-Wine Stain?
The scientific name for Freckles
What are Ephelides?
This is type of dermatitis is located typically on the scalp but can affect oily areas of the body, such as face, chest, and crease of the arms or legs.
What is Seborrheic Dermatitis?