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Characterizing skin lesions by shape, size, color, and distribution is key to making the diagnosis. Can you tell which is which?

1. Raised, often itchy, red bumps on the surface of the skin, usually from an allergic reaction.

Diagnosis: Hives/Wheals

For more information on this case, see “Inexperienced runner develops leg rash.” Clin Rev. 2012;22(8):W3.

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2. Large and small clear-fluid-filled blisters.

Diagnosis: Bullae/Vesicles

For more information, see “High-Yield Biopsy Technique for Subepidermal Blisters.” Cutis. 2015 April;95(ISSUE):4.

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3. Small, inflamed, pus-filled, blister-like lesions on the skin surface, commonly found in acne.

Diagnosis: Pustules

For more information on this case, see “Neonatal and Infantile Acne Vulgaris: An Update.” Cutis. 2014 July;94(1):13-16.

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4. Solid or cystic raised bumps wider than 1 cm but less than 2 cm.

Diagnosis: Nodules

For more information on this case, see “Lesion Has Doubled in Size in Two Weeks.” Clin Rev. 2009;19(10):2.

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Characterizing skin lesions by shape, size, color, and distribution is key to making the diagnosis. Can you tell which is which?
Characterizing skin lesions by shape, size, color, and distribution is key to making the diagnosis. Can you tell which is which?

1. Raised, often itchy, red bumps on the surface of the skin, usually from an allergic reaction.

Diagnosis: Hives/Wheals

For more information on this case, see “Inexperienced runner develops leg rash.” Clin Rev. 2012;22(8):W3.

For the next photograph, proceed to the next page >>

 

 

2. Large and small clear-fluid-filled blisters.

Diagnosis: Bullae/Vesicles

For more information, see “High-Yield Biopsy Technique for Subepidermal Blisters.” Cutis. 2015 April;95(ISSUE):4.

For the next photograph, proceed to the next page >>

 

 

3. Small, inflamed, pus-filled, blister-like lesions on the skin surface, commonly found in acne.

Diagnosis: Pustules

For more information on this case, see “Neonatal and Infantile Acne Vulgaris: An Update.” Cutis. 2014 July;94(1):13-16.

For the next photograph, proceed to the next page >>

 

 

4. Solid or cystic raised bumps wider than 1 cm but less than 2 cm.

Diagnosis: Nodules

For more information on this case, see “Lesion Has Doubled in Size in Two Weeks.” Clin Rev. 2009;19(10):2.

1. Raised, often itchy, red bumps on the surface of the skin, usually from an allergic reaction.

Diagnosis: Hives/Wheals

For more information on this case, see “Inexperienced runner develops leg rash.” Clin Rev. 2012;22(8):W3.

For the next photograph, proceed to the next page >>

 

 

2. Large and small clear-fluid-filled blisters.

Diagnosis: Bullae/Vesicles

For more information, see “High-Yield Biopsy Technique for Subepidermal Blisters.” Cutis. 2015 April;95(ISSUE):4.

For the next photograph, proceed to the next page >>

 

 

3. Small, inflamed, pus-filled, blister-like lesions on the skin surface, commonly found in acne.

Diagnosis: Pustules

For more information on this case, see “Neonatal and Infantile Acne Vulgaris: An Update.” Cutis. 2014 July;94(1):13-16.

For the next photograph, proceed to the next page >>

 

 

4. Solid or cystic raised bumps wider than 1 cm but less than 2 cm.

Diagnosis: Nodules

For more information on this case, see “Lesion Has Doubled in Size in Two Weeks.” Clin Rev. 2009;19(10):2.

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