Questions and Answers
What is a crust?
Also known as scab, it is a collection of dried serum and cellular debris.
What is a cyst?
An abnormal sac containing gas, fluid, or a semisolid material.
What is a pustule?
Also known as a pimple, it is a small, circumscribed lesion containing pus.
What is a laceration?
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What is an ulcer?
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What is a port-wine stain?
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What is gangrene?
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Study Notes
Skin and Wound Terminology
- Crust: A scab formed from dried serum and cellular debris, often seen on healing wounds.
- Cyst: An abnormal sac that may contain gas, fluid, or semisolid material, indicating potential underlying issues.
- Pustule: Commonly known as a pimple, it is a small lesion filled with pus, often associated with acne or infections.
- Laceration: Characterized as a torn or jagged wound, it can result from accidents or trauma, requiring proper care to avoid infection.
- Ulcer: An open lesion on the skin or mucous membrane, leading to tissue loss at the edges, it can signify various health conditions.
- Port-wine stain: A flat vascular birthmark formed from dilated blood capillaries, presenting as a reddish-purple mark typically located on the face or neck.
- Gangrene: Refers to tissue death, usually caused by a loss of blood circulation, which can lead to serious health complications if not treated promptly.
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