Common Skin Conditions in General Practice

What term is used to describe a small flat area of the skin, typically less than 0.5 cm in diameter?

Which of the following is defined as a swelling caused by the diffuse swelling due to edema?

What term refers to a visible dilatation of small cutaneous blood vessels?

Which term is used to describe a horn-like thickening of the stratum corneum?

What is the term for an area of skin denuded by complete or partial loss of epidermis?

What is the significance of a lesion having symmetry?

Which term describes a skin lesion appearing at the site of trauma or injury?

What type of lesions are erythema, papule, and plaque considered?

Which factor should be considered when assessing the course of a skin condition?

When assessing associated structures in dermatological history, what should be considered?

What type of history should be taken to understand the duration and details of the present skin condition?

Which aspect of history involves inquiring about drugs taken for other conditions?

Which type of history includes asking about family members' symptoms and skin disorders?

What aspect of history involves details about hobbies, travels, and alcohol consumption?

Which history involves inquiring about the duration, site at onset, spread, and exacerbating factors of the skin condition?

What percentage of the overall population reported a skin problem in the preceding 12 months?

How many GP consultations for skin diseases occur in the UK per year?

What percentage of patients with skin problems consult only their GPs?

What percentage of the population affected by skin disease will self-care?

What percentage of patients in GP offices come with skin problems?

Which skin condition is the most common in primary care?

What is the most common type of skin cancer that appears on the face?

What is the characteristic feature of squamous cell carcinoma on photo-damaged skin?

What is the recommended therapy for non-inflammatory lesions of severe acne?

What is the most common age group affected by keratosis actinica (carcinoma planocellulare in situ)?

What is the most common clinical feature of psoriasis?

Which benign epidermal tumor typically has a 'stuck-on' appearance with greasy scaling and scattered keratin plugs?

Which dermatological condition is characterized by verrucous papules, often on the face, back of the hands, and shaven legs?

What is the common presentation of verrucae vulgares plantares (plantar warts)?

Which disorder is associated with exudation and itch, and often leads to eczematisation?

What term refers to a thinning of the skin caused by diminution of the epidermis, dermis, and subcutaneous fat?

What phenomenon refers to the induction of skin lesions by and at the site of trauma?

What is the term for an area of thickened skin with increased markings?

Which term describes the streak-like linear atrophic pink, purple, or white lesions caused by changes in connective tissue?

What does dermatoscopy use to distinguish pigmented lesions?

What term is used to describe a solid mass larger than 0.5 cm in diameter?

Which term refers to the replacement of normal structures by fibrous tissue as a result of healing?

What term refers to the color that lesions turn after healing, such as salmon-pink, lilac, or violet?

What term describes an area of skin denuded by complete or partial loss of epidermis?

What term is used for the induction of skin lesions by and at the site of trauma?