Skin Lesion Configurations

Question 1

What is annular?

Answer 1

circular, begins in the center & spreads into periphery

ex. ringworm

Question 2

What is confluent?

Answer 2

lesions run together

ex. hives

Question 3

What is a polycyclic?

Answer 3

annular lesions grow together

ex. psoriasis

Question 4

What is a target?

Answer 4

iris, concentric rings of color in lesions

Question 5

What is grouped?

Answer 5

cluster of lesions

Question 6

What is zostieriform?

Answer 6

Linear arrangement along a unilateral nerve route

ex. herpes zoster

Question 7

What is linear?

Answer 7

Scratch streak, linear, or stripe

Question 8

What is discrete?

Answer 8

Distinct individual lesions that remain seperate

ex. acne

Question 9

What is gyrate?

Answer 9

Twisted, coiled, spiral, snakelike