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Morphology
& Terminology Of Skin Lesions

Morphology & Terminology of Skin Lesions

Kind of lesions in dermatology 1- Primary Skin Lesions 2-Secondary Skin Lesions 3- Special Skin lesions

PRIMARY LESIONS

macule

Flat, circumscribed skin discoloration that lacks surface elevation or depression Vitiligo Ink tattoo

Patch

Flat, circumscribed skin discoloration, a very large macule Vitiligo

Papule

Elevated, solid lesion <0.5 cm in diameter B.C.C Intradermal Nevi

Plaque

Elevated, solidconfluence of papule>0.5 cm in diameter that lacks a deep component Psoriasis M.F

Nodule

Elevated, solid lesion>0.5 cm in diameter, a largerdeeper papule Lipoma Rheumatoid nudule

Vesicle

Plaque that contains clear fluid ,a blister Herpes simplex Herpes zoster Contact dermatitis

Bulla

Localized fluid collection>0.5 cm in diameter, a large vesicle Pemphigus vulgaris Bullous pemphigoid Bullous impetigo

Pustule

Papule that contains purulent material Folliculitis Impetigo Acne Pustular psoriasis

Wheal (Hive)

Firm,edematous,plaque that is evanescent and pruritic, a hive

Urticaria Urticaria pigmentosa

SECONDARY LESIONS

Crust

A collection of cellular debris ,dried serum,and blood A scab antecedent primary lesion is usually a vesicle,bulla or pustule Impetigo Capitis Tinea

Erosion

A partial focal loss of epidermis, heals without scarring TEN Perleche

Scale

Thick stratum corneum that results from hyperproliferation or increased cohesion of keratinocytes 4S Scarlet fever

Ulcer

A full-thickness, focal loss of dermis,heals with scarring Bed sore Syphlis

Fissure

Vertical loss of epidermis and dermis with sharply defined walls, crack in skin Perleche Eczema

Scar

A collection of new connective tissue, may be hypertrophic or atroohic scar implies dermoepidermal damage Burn Acne

Atrophy

Thinning of the epidermis, dermis or fat that cause depression in the skin surface

Morphea

SPECIAL SKIN LESIONS

Excoriation

Linear erosion included by scratching

Scabies Atopic Dermatitis Prurigo

Comedo

Folliculocentric collection of sebum and keratin

Acnea DLE

Milia

Millia are tiny pimple-like spots usually on a Newborn baby Tiny white cyston the surface of the skin

Sun Damage

Cyst

Nodule that contains fluid semisolidmaterial Acne Pilar cyst

Burrow

An elevated channel in the superficial epidermis produced by parasite such as mite sarcoptes scabiei

Scabies

Lichenification

Focal area of thickened skin produced by chronic scratching or rubbing

Atophic Dermatitis

Telangiectasia

Small, dilated ,superficial blood vessels that disappear with pressure

CREST Syndrome Scleroderma Rosacea

Petechiae

A small purplish spot on a body surface caused by a minute hemorrhage<0.5 cm

Vasculitis DIC

Purpura

A small purplish spot on a body surface caused by a minute hemorrhage>0.5 cm

Platelet Disorder