Primary lesions
a lesion
Another name for a scab is:
a Crust
acne
an inflammatory condition of the skin - general term would be called a "rash"
dermatitis
Overproduction of pigment
hyperpigmentation
a pigmented nevus, may be flat or raised
mole
A flat spot or discoloration on the skin such as a freckle is:
a macule
discoloration left after a picking or scraping an acne lesion
acne excoriee
a noninflammed buildup of cells, sebum and debris
comedo
inflammatory condition caused by a reaction to a substance or chemical
contact dermatitis
cholasma
small outgrowths of skin that look like flaps, usually where skin rubs together
skin tags
A small raised elevation on the skin with no fluid, but may develop into a pustule is:
papule
a crack in the skin that penetrates the dermis
fissure
also known a boil, a subcutaneous abcess with pus is:
a furuncle
acne-like condition around the mouth, consisting of small clusters of papules
perioral dermatitis
A birthmark is also known as
nevus
A contagious, infections wart is also known as
a verruca
Localized edema in the epidermis causing red or pale elevation. ex. bug bite
wheals
A thick scar resulting from excessive fibrous tissue or collagen
keloid
small firm epidermal cyst-like white papules, with no visible opening:
milia
painful, itchy inflammatory disease with dry or moist lesions. Also an oil gland disorder:
eczema
flat, pigmented areas similar to a group of freckles, but yellowish-brown.
lentigo (len-TY-go)
an abnormally thick buildup of cells
keratosis
A large nodule, with abnormal cell growth:
tumor
an open lesion on the skin or mucous membrane, with puss or loss of skin depth:
ulcer
benign lesions usually found in the oilier areas of the face, white yellow flesh colored
sebaceous hyperplasia
Itchy, scale-forming disease caused by over-proliferation of skin cells. May bleed if irritated.
Psoriasis
A pigmentation disease where a person is lacking pigment in areas or entirely
vitiligo
actinic keratosis