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1
Q

Macule

A

Flat, non palpable, < 1cm in diameter

2
Q

Patch

A

Flat, non-palpable > 1cm in diameter

3
Q

Papule

A

Elevated or depressed, palpable, <1cm in diameter

4
Q

Plaque

A

Elevated or depressed, palpable, > 1cm in diameter

5
Q

Nodule

A

Palpable, > 1 cm in diameter (differs from plaque because of rounded surface)

6
Q

Vesicle

A

Fluid filled blister, < 1cm in diameter

7
Q

Bulla

A

Fluid filled blister, > 1cm in diameter

8
Q

Pustule:

A

Pus filled blister

9
Q

Wheal

A

Edematous papules and plaques that are characteristic of hives

10
Q

Telangiectasia

A

Dilated blood vessels

11
Q

Purpura

A

Area of hemorrhage; can be flat or elevated

12
Q

Petechiae

A

Pinpoint purpura

13
Q

Scale

A

Accumulation of stratum corneum

14
Q

Crust

A

Dried serum, pus, or blood

15
Q

Lichenification

A

Epidermal thickening with accentuation of skin markings

16
Q

Induration

A

Dermal thickening causing firm feeling

17
Q

Exoriation

A

Linear erosion caused by scratching

18
Q

Erosion

A

Open ara with partial or full loss of epidermis

19
Q

Ulcer

A

Open area with loss of part of dermis

20
Q

Fissure

A

Linear ulcer

21
Q

Types of Configurations:

A
Round
Nummular - coin shaped
Geographic - irregular
Polycyclic - multiple round lesions coalesced together
Serpiginous - wavy lines
Annular - ring-like
Arcuate - curved
Linear
Targetoid
Polygonal
Reticulate - net ike
Stellate - star shaped
22
Q

Types of distribution

A
Generalized
Sun-exposed
Acral - affecting distal limbs
Blaschkoid - ectodermal development lines
Dermatomal - following skin areas supplied by a single nerve
Symmetrical
Unilateral
Intertriginous - within body folds