Types Of Skin Lesions Chart. The term skin lesion is an all-inclusive term for any type of skin abnormality including but not limited to a rash mole wart cyst blister bump discoloration cut or growth. It is a very broad medical term.
A skin lesion characterized by a non elevated skin eruption accompanying certain infectious or allergic diseases burn. 01 The structure and function of the skin 3 02 Taking a history 11 03 Examining the skin and describing lesions 17 04 Common skin conditions in adults 29 Acne31 Cellulitis35 Psoriasis37 Shingles herpes zoster 40 Skin cancers 42 Vasculitis49 05 Common skin conditions in children 51 Chicken pox. An extensive language has been developed to standardize the description of skin lesions including.
Blisters are skin lesions filled with a clear fluid.
Vesicle containing pus inflammatory cells Plaque. Rash is a general term for a temporary skin eruption. A skin lesion characterized by a non elevated skin eruption accompanying certain infectious or allergic diseases burn. Most of the time these lesions are harmless and dont require treatment unless they cause symptoms such as discomfort or itching.