Integumentary AI Generated Flashcards
(25 cards)
What is a macule?
A flat, discolored spot on the skin.
What is a papule?
A small, raised bump on the skin.
What is a vesicle?
A small, fluid-filled blister on the skin.
What is a bulla?
A large, fluid-filled blister on the skin.
What is a nodule?
A solid, raised bump on the skin.
What is a plaque?
A raised, flat-topped area on the skin.
What is a pustule?
A pus-filled blister on the skin.
What is an ulcer?
An open sore on the skin.
What is a scale?
A flaky, dry skin lesion.
What is a crust?
A scab-like skin lesion.
What is a wheal?
A raised, itchy area of the skin.
What is a comedo?
A clogged hair follicle, commonly known as a blackhead or whitehead.
What is a keloid?
An overgrowth of scar tissue.
What is a nevus?
A mole or birthmark on the skin.
What is an actinic keratosis?
A precancerous skin lesion caused by sun damage.
What is a seborrheic keratosis?
A non-cancerous skin growth that often appears as a waxy brown, black, or tan growth.
What is a squamous cell carcinoma?
A type of skin cancer that often appears as a red, scaly patch or wart.
What is a basal cell carcinoma?
The most common type of skin cancer that often appears as a pearly or waxy bump.
What is a melanoma?
The deadliest form of skin cancer that often appears as an irregularly shaped mole with uneven colors.
What is a biopsy?
A procedure where a sample of skin tissue is taken and examined under a microscope.
What is the ABCDE rule used for in skin lesion evaluation?
To assess moles for signs of melanoma: Asymmetry, Border irregularity, Color variation, Diameter larger than 6mm, Evolution or change over time.
What is cryotherapy?
A treatment for skin lesions that involves freezing the lesion with liquid nitrogen.
What is excisional surgery?
A surgical procedure to remove a skin lesion by cutting it out.
What is topical medication used for in skin lesion treatment?
To treat skin lesions with creams, ointments, or gels applied directly to the skin.
