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Primary and Secondary Skin Lesions
Jarvis- Chapter 13
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Nursing
Undergraduate 1
11/16/2010

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Term
macule
Definition
flat, color change
(freckle)
Term
papule
Definition
soild, elevated, less than 1cm
(mole)
Term
plaque
Definition
surface elevation greater than 1cm
(psoriasis)
Term
nodule
Definition
solid, elevated larger than 1cm, extends into dermis
Term
wheal
Definition
superficial, raised, irregular shape
(mosquito bite)
Term
urticaria
Definition
wheals in an extensive reaction
(hives)
Term
cyst
Definition
fluid filled cavity, tensely elevated skin
Term
vesicle
Definition
elevated, free fluid filled (clear), up to 1cm
(blister)
Term
pustule
Definition
pus filled cavity, elevated, round
(acne)
Term
crust
Definition
thick, dried out, dark color
(scab)
Term
scale
Definition
flakes of skin
(dry skin)
Term
fissure
Definition
crack in the skin
(at corners of mouth)
Term
erosion
Definition
scooped out, shallow depression, superficial
(when you pick off a scab too early)
Term
ulcer
Definition
deep depression, irregular shape, bleeding
(bed sore)
Term
lichenification
Definition
from prolonged scratching that thickens skin, tightly packed papules
Term
excoriation
Definition
self inflicted, crusty
(from intense itching)
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