The document discusses different types of skin lesions and diseases that can affect the skin. It defines and provides examples of various primary skin lesions like macules, papules, vesicles, and pustules. It also discusses secondary skin lesions that result from primary lesions, such as ulcers, scales, crusts, and erosions. Finally, it lists common skin diseases and their typical symptoms and locations on the body.
5. Guessing Game JOHN CUSACK Pustule. A raised lesion filled with pus. A pustule is usually the result of an infection, such as acne, impetigo, or boils. Papule. A solid, raised lesion less than ⅖ in (1 cm) across. A patch of closely grouped papules more than ⅖ in (1 cm) across is called a plaque . Papules and plaques can be rough in texture and red, pink, or brown in color.
12. Skin Diseases Anywhere and can be sprinked randomly Red and/or itchy bumps on your skin Insect bite Around a cut, scrape or skin breach Red, tender and swollen areas of skin Cellulitis Anywhere Painful red bump or a cluster of painful red bumps Boil Around cheeks, chin, forehead or nose Flushed appearance or Redness Rosacea Face, Chest or Back Covered in small pus-filled sacs, blackheads, pimples or sore red bumps Acne Usual Area of Body Symptoms Skin Disease
14. Skin Diseases Eyebrows, nose, edge of the scalp, point of contact with jewellery, perfume or clothing. Red, itchy, scaly or oily rash Irritant contact dermatitis Cover the head of a child Dry, scaly skin Cradle Cap Near glands Bumps and swelling Seborrheic dermatitis Anywhere but usually first noticed on face Bumps formed suddenly Hives Anywhere Irregular, raised or flat red sores that appeared after taking medicine/drugs or eating certain foods Allergic Reaction Usual Area of Body Symptoms Skin Disease
15. Anywhere Red, blotchy rash, with "target like" hives or sores. Erythema multiforme Elbows and knees White, Scaly rash over red, irritated skin Psoriasis Anywhere Large red bumps that seem to bruise and are tender to touch Erythema nodosum Elbows, knees, back or buttocks Intensely itchy rash with red bumps and blisters Dermatitis herpetiformis Chest and Abdomen Started with a single scaly, red and slightly itchy spot, and within a few days, did large numbers of smaller patches of the rash, some red and/or others tan Pityriasis Rosea Anywhere Small red dots on your skin, or larger, bruise-like spots that appeared after taking medicine Allergic purpura Anywhere that came in contact with the irritant either directly or via transfer (eg. from contaminated clothing.) Red, itchy, scaly or oily rash; can also be weeping or leathery. Allergic Contact Dermatitis caused by poison ivy , oak or sumac
16. Groin Red itchy rash Jock Itch , Yeast Infection or Diaper rash Palms of hands or soles of feet Rash that is red but not itchy Syphilis Anywhere Bald spot on your scalp or a ring of itchy red skin Ringworm Anywhere Soft bumps forming that don't itch and have no other symptoms Warts Cheeks Started as a fever and then developed a bright red rash Fifth Disease Anywhere Red Blisters that are very painful and may crust Shingles Usually starts first on the face, chest and back and spreads downward. Multiple blisters with a fever, cough, aches, tiredness and sore throat. Chickenpox Usually starts first on the forehead and face and spreads downward. Red Rash that is raised with a fever or sore throat. Measles
18. Skin, whites of eyes and mouth Yellowish Jaundice or sign of Hepatitis Forehead and cheeks A butterfly rash with achy joints Lupus Erythematosus Usually start on arms and legs including the hands and feet A fine rash with a fever and headache Rocky Mountain Spotted Fever Usually start on hands or feet and spread everywhere Bite-like sores that itch and spread intensely Scabies Near nose or lip Crusted, tan-colored sores Impetigo Anywhere Light coloured patches Tinea versicolor
19. on the face of a baby Lots of white spots Milia Anywhere Soft or rubbery growth Lipoma Anywhere Scar that has grown larger than expected Keloid or Hypertrophic scar Face, scalp or on the backs or your hands Scaly, pink, gray or tan patches or bumps Actinic keratoses Anywhere Blue or black area after being hit Bruise