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Flat, unelevated change in color. 1mm-1cm in size and circumscribed.
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Skin Lesions 1

Primary & Secondary Lesions

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Flat, unelevated change in color. 1mm-1cm in size and circumscribed. Macule
Flat, unelevated change in color. Larger than 1cm and may have an irregular shape. Patch
Circumscribed, solid elevation of the skin. Less than 1cm. Papule
Larger than 1cm. Ex Psoriasis, Rubeola Plaque
Elevated, solid, hard mass that extends deeper into the dermis than a papule. It has a circumscribed border and are 0.5-2cm. Nodule
Elevated, solid, hard mass that extends deeper into the dermis than a papule and is larger than 2cm. May have an irregular border. Tumor
A circumscribed, round or oval, thin translucent mass filled with serous fluid or blood. Less than 0.5cm Vesicle
A circumscribed, round or oval, thin translucent mass filled with serous fluid or blood. Larger than 0.5cm Bulla
Vesicle or Bulla filled with pus. Pustule
A 1cm or larger, elevated, encapsulated, fluid-filled or semisolid mass arising from the subcutaneous tissue or dermis. Cyst
A reddened localized collection of edema fluid: irregular in shape. Ex. would be an allergic reaction. Wheal
Dry blood, serum, or pus left on the skin surface when vesicles or pustles burst. Can be red-brown, orange, or yellow. Crust
Linear crack with sharp edges, extending into the dermis. Fissure
Flat, irregular area connective tissue left after a lesion or wound has healed. Scar
Elevated, irregular, darkened area of excess scar tissue caused by excessive collagen formation during healing. Keloid
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