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Skin Lesions 101
primary and secondary lesions
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| small elevations of skin simular to vesticles in size and shape, containing pus | pustules |
| a solid formation above the skin, often caused by an insect bite or allergic reaction | wheals |
| solid masses in the skin | tumors |
| appears as a disease progresses into the later stages of development | secondary skin lesions |
| shedding, dead cells of the uppermost layer of the epidermis | scales |
| round, dry patches of the skin, covered with rough, silvery scales. It is chronic and not contagious. | psoriasis |