Vocabulary Flashcards
Names of Conditions, Drugs, Symptoms etc.
1
Q
Auspitz sign
A
When slight scratching of a scaly
lesion (a.k.a. removal of the scale) reveals
pinpoint bleeding within lesion.
2
Q
Nikolsky Phenomenon
A
3
Q
Koebner Phenomenon
A
4
Q
Ecchymosis
A
5
Q
Eschar
A
6
Q
Fissure
A
7
Q
Follicular
A
8
Q
Maceration
A
9
Q
Nummular
A
10
Q
Pedunculated
A
11
Q
What is an erythema?
A
A superficial reddening of the skin. Result of dilated by irritation blood vessels.
12
Q
What are bullae?
A
Large blisters on skin filled with clear fluid.
13
Q
Koebner phenomenon
A
The appearance of new skin lesions on previously unaffected skin secondary to trauma.
14
Q
What is xerosis?
A
Dry skin
15
Q
One of the goals of suturing is to approximate. What does that mean?
A
Bring together the wound margins.
