IN THE NAME OWNER OF BEAUTY
May 31, 2015
IN THE NAME OWNER OF BEAUTY
MORPHOLOGY&TERMINOLOGYOFSKIN LESIONS
MORPHOLOGY & TERMINOLOGY OF SKIN LESIONS
KIND OF LESIONS IN DERMATOLOGY
1- PRIMARY SKIN LESIONS
2-SECONDARY SKIN LESIONS
3- SPECIAL SKIN LESIONS
PRIMARY LESIONS
MACULE
Flat, circumscribed skin discoloration that lacks surface elevation or depression
Vitiligo
Ink tattoo
Flat, circumscribed skin discoloration, a very large macule
Vitiligo
PATCH
Elevated, solid lesion <0.5 cm in diameter
B.C.C
Intradermal Nevi
PAPULE
Elevated, solid”confluence of papule”>0.5 cm in diameter that lacks a deep component
Psoriasis
M.F
PLAQUE
Elevated, solid lesion>0.5 cm in diameter, a larger-deeper papule
Lipoma
Rheumatoid nudule
NODULE
Plaque that contains clear fluid ,a blister
Herpes simplex
Herpes zoster
Contact dermatitis
VESICLE
Localized fluid collection>0.5 cm in diameter, a large vesicle
Pemphigus vulgaris
Bullous pemphigoid
Bullous impetigo
BULLA
Papule that contains purulent material
FolliculitisImpetigoAcnePustular
psoriasis
PUSTULE
Firm,edematous,plaque that is evanescent and pruritic, a hive
Urticaria
Urticaria pigmentosa
WHEAL (HIVE)
SECONDARY
LESIONS
A collection of cellular debris ,dried serum,and blood
A scab antecedent primary lesion is usually a vesicle,bulla or pustule
ImpetigoCapitis Tinea
CRUST
A partial focal loss of epidermis, heals without scarring
TEN
Perleche
EROSION
Thick stratum corneum that results from hyperproliferation or increased cohesion of keratinocytes
4S
Scarlet fever
SCALE
A full-thickness, focal loss of dermis,heals with scarring
Bed sore
Syphlis
ULCER
Vertical loss of epidermis and dermis with sharply defined walls, crack in skin
PerlecheEczema
FISSURE
A collection of new connective tissue, may be hypertrophic or atroohic scar implies dermoepidermal damage
BurnAcne
SCAR
Thinning of the epidermis, dermis or fat that cause depression in the skin surface
Morphea
ATROPHY
SPECIAL SKIN LESIONS
Linear erosion included by scratching
ScabiesAtopic
DermatitisPrurigo
EXCORIATION
Folliculocentric collection of sebum and keratin
AcneaDLE
COMEDO
Millia are tiny pimple-like spots usually on a
Newborn baby
Tiny white cyston the surface of the skin
Sun Damage
MILIA
Nodule that contains fluid semisolidmaterial
Acne
Pilar cyst
CYST
An elevated channel in the superficial epidermis produced by parasite such as mite sarcoptes scabiei
Scabies
BURROW
Focal area of thickened skin produced by chronic scratching or rubbing
Atophic Dermatitis
LICHENIFICATION
Small, dilated ,superficial blood vessels that disappear with pressure
CREST Syndrome
SclerodermaRosacea
TELANGIECTASIA
A small purplish spot on a body surface caused by a minute hemorrhage<0.5 cm
VasculitisDIC
PETECHIAE
A small purplish spot
on a body surfacecaused by a
minute hemorrhage>0.5 cm
Platelet Disorder
PURPURA