Rashes and Lesions PPT Flashcards
(20 cards)
Begin in center spread periphery
Annular
Lesion run together , ex: urticaria
Confluent
Distinct, individual, remains separate
Discrete
Cluster of lesions, vesicles contact dermatitis
Grouped
Twist, coiled, spiral
Gyrate
Target, resemble eye
Iris
Scratch, streak, line, stripe
Linear
Annular lesions grow together
Polycyclic
Linear arrange along nerve route
Zosteriform
Palpable
Papule, Nodule, Wheal, Plaque, Tumor
Nonpalpable
Macule, Patch
Fluid Filled
Vesicle, Pustule, Cyst, Bullae
Above Skin
Scale, Crust, Lichenification, Atrophy
Below Skin
Erosion, Fissure, Ulcer, Keloid, Scar, Excoriation
Herpes Zoster Test
Tzanck Smear
Woods Light
UV Light Fungal Infection
Assess blanching, pressure clear plastic slide
Diascopy
What will blanch in diascopy
What will not blanch in diascopy
Blanch- Telangiectasis
Non Blanch- Petichiae
Unilateral dermatomal, anywhere
Herpes Zoster
Itching, burning, tenderness Genital, thigh, mouth, lip, chin
Herpes simplex