Vocab Flashcards
(14 cards)
Define “lesion” (2)
Any single area of altered skin
- Solitary/multiple.
Define “rash”
Widespread eruption of lesions
What are the two types of elevated skin lesions? (2)
- Papule
- Nodule
What are the two types of non elevated skin lesions? (2)
- Patch
- Macule
Define “macule/patch”
Patch of skin that is altered in colour but is not elevated
What is segmental distribution?
One specific limb/side of the body
Difference between macule and patch? (2)
- Smaller than 0.5cm=macule
- Larger than 0.5cm=patch
Wha should be considered when describing a skin lesion? (7)
- Distribution
- Configaration (shape/appearance)
- Colour
- Consistency
- Temperature
- Mobile/immobile
- Morphology (form/structure)
What ways can the distribution of a skin lesion be described? (6)
- Generalised
- Localised
- Dermatomal
- Symmetrical
- Flexor/extensor
- Pressure areas
What is generalised skin distribution?
Extensive/widespread
What is localised skin distribution?
Restricted to one area only
What is dermatomal skin distribution?
Lesions appear on area of skin innervated by single spinal nerve
What is a rash a sign of?
External/internal process causing abnormal blood flow in skin
What is a blister?
A serous fluid or blood and serous fluid filled elevation of the epidermis
