Secondary lesions Flashcards
(7 cards)
1
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A collection of dried blood, serum or cellular debris
A
Crust
2
Q
Excess dead epidermal cells; may be fine, silvery, greasy, desquamative, or adherent
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Scale
3
Q
Thickening of the epidermis resulting from repeated rubbing, appearing as accentuation of the skin markings
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Lichenification
4
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A focal loss of epidermis, does not penetrate below the dermal-epidermal junction and thus, can heal without scarring
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Erosion
5
Q
A focal loss of full-thickness & partial to full-thickness dermis, which often heals with scarring
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Ulcer
6
Q
Abnormal formation of CT, implying dermal damage
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Scar
7
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A depression in the skin resulting from thinning of the epidermis, dermis and/or subcutaneous fat
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Atrophy
