Skin Hair And Nails

Question 1

Describe macule
Examples

Answer 1

Flat, pigmented , circumscribed
Less than 1 cm
Examp- freckles, rashes , flat moles
Disesases- rubella and measles

Question 2

Whats patch?

Answer 2

Also flat like macule
But more than 1 cm

Question 3

Whats papule
Disorder
Define

Answer 3

Solid lesion less than 1 cm
Maybe the same skin color
Examp- neuves , wart , pimple and eczema

Question 4

Nodule

Answer 4

More than 1 cm
Goes into dermal layer
Exam- skin cancer
Lipomas and fibromas

Question 5

Pustule

Answer 5

Filled with purulent pus
Small lesion less than 1 cm
Common with bacterial and folliculitie.
Furncle ans scabies

Question 6

Vesicle

Answer 6

Elevated
Less than 0.5 cm in epidermis
Clear fluid
Ex- herpes , chciken pox

Question 7

Bulla

Answer 7

Circumscribed, more than 1 cm
Elevation of the epidermis
Clear fluid
Second degree burns

Question 8

Wheal

Answer 8

Elevated, firm, rounded lesion
Example hives, rashes and inscet bite

Question 9

Tumor

Answer 9

More than 2 cm
Could go to dermal and subcu
Exam- lipoma

Question 10

describe seven s

Answer 10

■Size

■Shape

■Shade

Surface

■Surrounding skin and border

■Spatial relationships Symptoms

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Question 11

size and number

Answer 11

• single and solitry
• multiple and numerous
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Question 12

Describing skin lesions
spatial relationships

Answer 12

■Relationship to each other–Confluent, localized vs. scattered, band-like, symmetrical–

■Relationship to the body surface–Flexor vs. extensor, dorsal vs. ventral, exposed vs. non-exposed skin

Question 13

ABCDE MELANOMA SCREENING

Question 14

comedones

Answer 14

Comedones are small, flesh-colored, white, or dark bumps that give skin a rough texture. The bumps are caused by acne. They are found at the opening of skin pores. A solid core can often be seen in the middle of the small bump. Open comedones are blackheads and closed comedones are whiteheads.

Question 15

Erosion

Answer 15

Skin erosion is a loss of some or all of the epidermis (the outer layer) leaving a denuded surface. Erosion is an eating away of a surface. The word “erosion” comes from the Latin “erodere” meaning to eat ou

Question 16

Lichenification

Answer 16

The term lichenification is classed as a secondary skin lesion wherein the characteristic features of skin thickening, hyperpigmentation, and exaggerated skin lines are noted.

Question 17

Fissure

Answer 17

Skin fissures are cracks in the skin that form due to intense dryness and thickened skin. Fissures can be shallow or deep, and they may bleed or be painful. In addition to being uncomfortable, fissures can be a precursor to skin ulcers. For this reason, treating skin fissures before they worsen is important.

Question 18

Excoriation

Answer 18

Excoriation disorder is characterized by recurrent picking of one’s skin resulting in skin lesions. Patients with excoriation disorder repeatedly pick at or scratch their skin; the picking is not triggered by cosmetic or health concerns (eg, to remove a lesion that they perceive as unattractive or possibly cancerous).

Question 19

Describe the appearnce and significance of:cherry angioma

Answer 19

Question 20

Petachie

Answer 20

Tiny round brown-purple spots due to bleeding under the skin, may be in a small area due to minor trauma or widespread due to blood-clotting disorder

Question 21

Chloasma

Answer 21

A condition in which brown patches appear on the face. Melasma can be due to hormonal changes during pregnancy or from sun exposure. Women are much more likely than men to develop this condition.

Question 22

Cherry angioma

Answer 22

Question 23

Venous star

Answer 23

n. A small red nodule formed by a dilated vein in the skin. It is caused by increased venous pressure.

Question 24

secondary lesions

erosion