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dermaterms
Dermatological terms
Question | Answer |
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Circumscribed, smooth, flat, discoloured. Up to 1 cm in size | Macule |
Circumscribed, smooth, raised, discoloured. Up to 1 cm in size | Papule |
Elevation of skin (blister) with clear fluid contents. Up to 1 mm in size | Vesicle |
Elevation of skin (blister) with clear fluid contents up to 0.5cm in size | Bulla |
Blister filled with pus | Pustule |
Solid elevation of skin, involving the skin and sub-cutis | Nodule |
Localised, elevated, oedematous area, characterised by red margin and blanched centre | Wheal |
Coagulated, dry plasma and exudate | Crust |
Colourless discharge from wounds/ulcers - not commonly used now | Ichor |
Thin flat epidermal cells - dried | Scales |
Linear crack in epidermis | Fissure |
Thickening and hardening of skin due to irritation | Lichenification |
Fibrous tissue as a replacement for damaged tissue | Scar/Cicatrix |
Discontinuity of epidermal surface. | Ulcer |