Describing skin lesions

Describing lesions 

Site, Distribution and symmetry
Type of lesion
Size
Shape - edges, well demarcated? regular/irregular shape?
Surface -color and texture, scaly vs non-scaly (epidermis lesions are scaly)
Special features - fluid filled?, mobility, temperature/inflammation, other features.




Other terms 

Abscess - large pus filled area
Ulcer - discontinuation of the epithelial lining into the epidermis or dermis
Fissure- linear discontinuation of the epithelial lining into the epidermis and dermis
Atrophy- thinning of the skin
Lichenification- thickening of the skin, leather like
Scale -  shedding skin
Crust - Dried sebum and exudates
Erythematous - redness
Ecchyomosis - bruising
Excoriation - scratched


exeter revision series, dermatology microteach, Dr Willam Hunt
http://www.fastbleep.com/medical-notes/other/4/52/310

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