Skin Lesions and Conditions Terminology

This video tutorial explains various types of skin lesions, including macules, papules, nodules, vesicles, bullae, pustules, wheals, plaques, crusts, scales, and ulcers. Each type is defined with examples, highlighting their characteristics and differences. The video aims to familiarize viewers with the terminology used to describe skin lesions, setting the stage for understanding common skin disorders in future lessons.

What is a macule?

• A flat alteration in skin color

• A raised solid lesion

• A fluid-filled blister

• A crusty skin condition

Which of the following is an example of a papule?

• Freckle

• Mole

• Wart

• Blister

What distinguishes a nodule from a papule?

• Flat appearance

• Size greater than 5 mm

• Crusty surface

• Presence of fluid

What is a vesicle?

• A large fluid collection above the epidermis

• A small fluid collection below the dermis

• A solid raised lesion

• A crusty skin condition

Which condition is an example of a pustule?

• Dandruff

• Hives

• Acne

• Psoriasis

What is a wheal?

• A crusty lesion

• An area of dermal edema

• A large fluid-filled blister

• A flat circumscribed alteration in skin color

What is a plaque?

• A palpable raised flat lesion

• A flat circumscribed alteration in skin color

• A crusty skin condition

• A small fluid collection below the dermis

What is the definition of a crust?

• An area of dermal edema

• Dried serum and exudate

• A palpable raised flat lesion

• A flat circumscribed alteration in skin color

Which of the following is an example of scales?

• Hives

• Psoriasis

• Acne

• Dandruff

What is an ulcer?

• A circumscribed loss of tissue

• A crusty skin condition

• A small fluid collection below the dermis

• A palpable raised flat lesion