Primary Lesions
Itchy swollen lesion that can be caused by a scratch or bite of an insect.
What is a wheal?
Severely cracked/chapped hands, lip, or feet.
What is a fissure?
Most serious form of skin cancer
What is malignant melanoma
noninflamed buildup of cells, sebum, and other debris.
what is a comedo?
abnormal mass varying in size shape and color
What is a tumor?
Slightly raised area of the skin formed as a result of healoing
What is a scar?
Most common and least severe type of skin cancer
What is basal cell carcinoma?
small solidified impactions of oil without the cell matter
what is sebaceous filaments
What is a macule
A thick scar resulting from excessive growth of fibrous tissue
What is a keloid?
Characterized by scaly red or pink papules or nodules.
what is squamous cell carcinoma?
small epidermal cysts that appear as firm white papules
what is milia?
Large blister containing a watery fluid
What is a bulla?
Skin sore or abrasion produced by scratching or scraping
What is excoriation?
American cancer society recommends using this "checklist" to help make potential skin cancer easier to recgonize.
What is ABCDE's of melanoma detection?
filled with fluid from dead white blood cells that fight infection
what are pustules
Closed abnormally developed sac that contains pus.
What is a cyst?
Open lesion on the skin or mucous membrane of the body
What is an Ulcer?
Pink or flesh colored precancerous lesion that feel sharp or rough and is a result of sundamage.
what is actinic keratosis
nodules made up of deep pockets of infection
what are cysts?