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NCM101 LEC
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SKIN LESION
PAPULE- A papule is a solid or cystic raised spot on
the skin that is less than 1 centimeter (cm) wide. It is
a type of skin lesion. Molluscum is a benign infection
which is generally self-limited.
MACULE- A macule is a flat, distinct, discolored
area of skin. It usually does not include a change in
skin texture or thickness.
PUSTULES- A pustule is a bulging patch of skin that's
full of a yellowish fluid called pus. It's basically a big
pimple. Several conditions, ranging from something
as common as acne to the once-deadly
disease smallpox, can cause pustules.
NODULES- A nodule is a growth of abnormal
tissue. Nodules can develop just below the
skin. They can also develop in deeper skin
tissues or internal organs.
CYSTS- cysts are noncancerous small
bumps beneath the skin. They can appear
anywhere on the skin, but are most
common on the face, neck and trunk.
FISSURE- Skin fissures are cracks in
the skin that form due to intense dryness
and thickened skin. most commonly occur
on the fingertips, between the toes or
fingers, on the heels of the feet, on other
areas prone to dryness
 VESICLE- A vesicle, also known as a blister or
a vesicular lesion, forms when fluid becomes STAGE 1- Non blanching erythema, with
trapped under the top layer of skin (epidermis), intact epidermis
creating a bubble-like sac.

BULLA- Bullae is plural for bulla, a fluid-filled

STAGE 2- Partial thickness ulcer involving
sac or lesion that appears when fluid is
epidermis and dermis
trapped under a thin layer of your skin. Bullae
often heal on their own within a week, but it’s
important to see a doctor if the bullae are
painful, restrict movement, or contain blood.

STAGE 3- Full thickness ulcer extending

through dermis in to subcutaneous tissue

WHEAL- Hives (urticaria) are common skin

rashes characterized by one or many wheals
(lumps) of reddened, raised and itching skin.
The wheals can vary in size, from relatively
small to as large as a dinner plate. The wheals
may be circular, oval or annular (ring-shaped).

STAGE 4- Deep tissue destruction extending

through fascia and may involve muscle,
bone, and tendon

ULCER- Skin ulcers are open sores caused by

poor blood circulation. If you have poor blood
circulation, then minor wounds (that otherwise
would heal quickly) may not heal properly
leaving that injury to develop into a painful skin
ulcer.