Primary Lesions

Question 0

Papule

Answer 0

ELEVATED SOLID less than 1 cm in diameter, may be the same color as surrounding skin

EX: wart, pimple, ringworm

Question 1

Macule

Answer 1

FLAT pigmented circumscribed area less than 1 cm in diameter

EX: freckle, flat mole

Question 2

Nodule

Answer 2

ELEVATED SOLID larger and deeper than a papule, extends into the dermal area

EX: benign or malignant tumor

Question 3

Tumor

Answer 3

ELEVATED SOLID larger than 2 cm in diameter extends into the dermal and hypodermal area

EX: lipoma, steatoma

Question 4

Wheal

Answer 4

ELEVATED SOLID localized skin swelling, paler in the center than the edges

EX: hives, insect bites

Question 5

Vesicle

Answer 5

ELEVATED FLUID-FILLED less than .5 cm in diameter

EX: poison ivy, shingles, chickenpox

Question 6

Pustule

Answer 6

ELEVATED FLUID-FILLED contains pus, usually less than 1 cm in diameter

EX: acne, furuncle, scabies

Question 7

Bulla

Answer 7

ELEVATED FLUID-FILLED vesicle or blister larger than 1 cm in diameter

EX: second degree burns, severe poison oak/ivy