Primary Skin Lesions

Question 1

Structural changes in the tissue caused by damage or injury. Any mark, wound or abnormality is described as

Answer 1

Lesions

Question 2

Lesions in the initial stages of development or change .

Answer 2

Primary lesions

Question 3

Large blister containing a watery fluid similar to a vesicle

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Bulla

Question 4

Closed abnormally developed sac that contains pus semi fluid or morbid matter above or below the skin

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Cyst or tubercle

Question 5

Flat spot or discoloration on the skin freckle or age spot

Answer 5

Macule

Question 6

A solid bump larger than 0.4 inches(1cm) that can be easily felt . Swollen lymph nodes rheumatoid nodules

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Nodule

Question 7

A small elevation on the skin that contains no fluid but may develop pus . Acne warts elevates nevi

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Papule

Question 8

Raised inflamed papule with a white or yellow center containing pus in the top of the lesion . Acne impetigo folliculitis

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Pustule

Question 9

Abnormal mass varying in size shape and color . Example cancer

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Tumor

Question 10

Small blister or sac containing clear fluid lying with or just beneath the epidermis . Example poison ivy poison oak

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Vesicle

Question 11

An itchy swollen lesion that can be caused by a blow scratch bite of an insect or urticaria or the sting of a nettle . Examples hives mosquito bites

Answer 11

Wheal