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C6 Lesions
Types of Lesions
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| cysts | sacs of fluid or partly solid materials |
| papules | pimples: smooth, elevated, solid areas |
| pustules | pus-filled sacs (abscesses) |
| vesicles | blisters of clear fluid. Bulla/bullae is a/are large |
| wheals | slightly elevated inflamed areas (mosquito bite), or larger area: hives (allergies cause) |
| macules | freckles or small FLAT moles: discolored, smooth, flat areas |
| polyps | mushroom shaped growths on stalks extending from surface of the mucous membrane |
| ulcers | open eroding sores |
| fissures | slits or grooves in the skin |
| Alopecia | baldness, may be hereditary or caused by disease, injury, or treatments like chemotherapy |
| Vitligo/leukoderma | loss of pigmentation in patches of the skin, can be related to autoimmune conditions |