Vesiculobullous Conditions

Question 1

Difference between vesicle and bulla?

Answer 1

• Vesicle: Small fluid-filled blister, < 0.5–1 cm.
• Bulla: Large fluid-filled blister, > 0.5–1 cm.
• Both contain clear fluid; difference is mainly size.

Question 2

Why Vesicullobulous lesions are better called ulcero-vesiculo-bulous lesions?

Answer 2

Because vesiculobulous lesions start as Vesicle/Bulla but they rupture early and appear as ulcerative/erosive areas

Question 3

Whats Ulcer?

Answer 3

Break in the continuity of the surface epithelium of the skin or the mucous membrane to involve the underlying connective tissue as a result of micro molecular cell death of the surface epithelium or its traumatic removal.

Question 4

What are macules?

Answer 4

Lesions that are flush with adjacent mucosa and are noticeable because of their difference in color from normal skin or mucosa.

Question 5

What are papules?

Answer 5

Lesions raised above the skin or mucosal surface that are smaller than 1 cm in diameter.

Question 6

Raised lesions greater than 1 cm in diameter, essentially large papules. are called?

Answer 6

Plaques

Question 7

Lesions present within the dermis or mucosa, which may also protrude above the skin or mucosa, forming a characteristic dome-shaped structure.

Answer 7

Nodules

Question 8

Red lesions often caused by rupture of vesicles or bullae, or trauma, and are moist on the skin.

Answer 8

Erosions

Question 9

Blisters containing purulent material that appear yellow.

Answer 9

Pustules