3 Questions
Which of the following skin lesions is characterized by flat patches of skin with altered color?
Macules
Which of the following skin lesions is characterized by rounded raised lesions more than 5mm in diameter?
Nodules
Which of the following skin lesions is characterized by ring-like papules or plaques seen in allergic reactions?
Urticaria
Study Notes
- Vesicles are small fluid-filled blisters less than 5mm in diameter.
- Bullae are fluid-filled sacs more than 5mm in diameter.
- Macules are flat patches of skin with altered color.
- Pustules are small bumps on the skin containing pus.
- Papules are solid palpable lesions less than or equal to 5mm in diameter.
- Plaques are flat with elevated surfaces more than 5mm in diameter.
- Nodules are rounded raised lesions more than 5mm in diameter.
- Urticaria are ring-like papules or plaques seen in allergic reactions.
- Petechiae are skin bleeding lesions less than 3mm in diameter seen in dengue patients.
- Purpura and Ecchymosis are skin bleeding lesions greater than 3mm in diameter seen in Meningococcemia patients and are also known as "Black eye," respectively.
"Test Your Dermatology Knowledge: Can You Identify These Skin Lesions?" This quiz challenges your ability to recognize and differentiate between various types of skin lesions, including vesicles, bullae, macules, pustules, papules, plaques, nodules, urticaria, petechiae, purpura, and ecchymosis. Sharpen your dermatology skills and impress your colleagues with your newfound knowledge of skin lesions. Take the quiz now and see how you stack up
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