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Pat Ed YBI Chapter Six Lesions
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| Small, flat circumscribed lesion of a different color than the normal skin. | Macule |
| Palpable elevated lesion; varies in size. | Nodule |
| Elevated erythematous lesion, usually containing purulent exudate. | Pustule |
| Large, slightly elevated lesion with flat surface, often topped by scale. | Plaque |
| Dry, rough surface or dried exudate or blood. | Crust |
| Thick, dry, rough surface (leatherlike). | Lichenification |
| Raised, irregular, and increasing mass of collagen resulting from excessive scar tissue formation. | Keloid |
| Cavity with loss of tissue from the epidermis and dermis, often weeping or bleeding. | Ulcer |
| Shallow, moist cavity in epidermis. | Erosion |
| Circular area on the skin that is reddened and elevated. | Papule |
| Small blister that is less than 0.5 cm in diameter. | Vesicle |
| Crack or groove on a surface. | Fissure |
| Blackhead | Comedo |