Skin Lesions
Flat, non-palpable lesion less than 10 mm.
What is a macule?
Itchy wheals caused by histamine release.
What is urticaria?
Hives that appear when the skin is rubbed or scratched.
What is dermatographism?
High-pitched musical lung sound usually during expiration.
What are wheezes?
Mnemonic for recognizing stroke: Balance, Eyes, Face, Arms, Speech, Time.
What is BE-FAST?
Elevated lesion under 10 mm in diameter.
What is a papule?
Silvery, scaly plaques on extensor surfaces
What is psoriasis?
Small hives triggered by heat, stress, or exercise.
What is cholinergic urticaria?
Drop in FEV1 ≥15% after exercise indicates this condition.
What is exercise-induced bronchospasm?
Blood in the anterior chamber of the eye after trauma.
What is a hyphema?
Elevated, palpable lesion greater than 10 mm, common in psoriasis.
What is a plaque?
Chronic inflammatory skin disorder often leading to lichenification.
What is atopic dermatitis (eczema)?
Hives occurring after exposure to cold air, ice, or cold water.
What is cold urticaria?
Discontinuous popping sounds caused by fluid in small airways
What are crackles?
RLQ abdominal pain at McBurney’s point, often with rebound tenderness.
What is appendicitis?
Small, clear fluid-filled blister less than 10 mm.
What is a vesicle?
Mobile, soft, keratin-filled subcutaneous bump
What is an epidermoid (sebaceous) cyst?
Hives occurring within minutes of UV light exposure.
What is solar urticaria?
Shortness of breath when lying flat.
What is orthopnea?
Rapidly ascending weakness after recent infection.
What is Guillain-Barré syndrome?
Large clear blister greater than 10 mm.
What is a bulla?
Grouped vesicles associated with gluten sensitivity.
What is dermatitis herpetiformis?
Painful cyst near the sacrococcygeal area, common in young men.
What is a pilonidal cyst?
Red flags: hemoptysis, deviated trachea, and accessory muscle use are this.
What are signs of a respiratory emergency?
Severe flank pain radiating to the groin with nausea/vomiting.
What are kidney stones?