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Characterizing skin lesions by shape, size, color, and distribution is key to diagnosis. Quiz yourself with this continuation of our November 2015 challenge.

1. Flat, distinct, discolored area usually less than 1 cm wide without change in skin texture or thickness.

Diagnosis: Macule

For more information on this case, see “Could Lesion Become a Pain in the Neck?Clin Rev. 2015;25(7):W1

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2. Solid or cystic raised area less than 1 cm wide.

Diagnosis: Papule

For more information on this case, see “Irritated and Downright Painful.Clin Rev. 2014;24(11):W3.

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3. Collection of pus in any part of the body typically accompanied by swelling and inflammation.

Diagnosis: Skin abscesses/Boils

For more information on this case, see “What Actually Qualifies as a ‘Boil’?Clin Rev. 2013;23(8):W4.

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4. Resulting from chronic irritation from conditions like eczema or from continuous rubbing or scratching, the skin becomes thickened and leathery.

Diagnosis: Lichenification

For more information on Figure 4a, see “Leg Lesion Represents a Vicious Cycle.Clin Rev. 2012;22(12):W5. 

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Characterizing skin lesions by shape, size, color, and distribution is key to diagnosis. Quiz yourself with this continuation of our November 2015 challenge.
Characterizing skin lesions by shape, size, color, and distribution is key to diagnosis. Quiz yourself with this continuation of our November 2015 challenge.

1. Flat, distinct, discolored area usually less than 1 cm wide without change in skin texture or thickness.

Diagnosis: Macule

For more information on this case, see “Could Lesion Become a Pain in the Neck?Clin Rev. 2015;25(7):W1

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

 

 

2. Solid or cystic raised area less than 1 cm wide.

Diagnosis: Papule

For more information on this case, see “Irritated and Downright Painful.Clin Rev. 2014;24(11):W3.

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

 

 

3. Collection of pus in any part of the body typically accompanied by swelling and inflammation.

Diagnosis: Skin abscesses/Boils

For more information on this case, see “What Actually Qualifies as a ‘Boil’?Clin Rev. 2013;23(8):W4.

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

 

 

4. Resulting from chronic irritation from conditions like eczema or from continuous rubbing or scratching, the skin becomes thickened and leathery.

Diagnosis: Lichenification

For more information on Figure 4a, see “Leg Lesion Represents a Vicious Cycle.Clin Rev. 2012;22(12):W5. 

1. Flat, distinct, discolored area usually less than 1 cm wide without change in skin texture or thickness.

Diagnosis: Macule

For more information on this case, see “Could Lesion Become a Pain in the Neck?Clin Rev. 2015;25(7):W1

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

 

 

2. Solid or cystic raised area less than 1 cm wide.

Diagnosis: Papule

For more information on this case, see “Irritated and Downright Painful.Clin Rev. 2014;24(11):W3.

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

 

 

3. Collection of pus in any part of the body typically accompanied by swelling and inflammation.

Diagnosis: Skin abscesses/Boils

For more information on this case, see “What Actually Qualifies as a ‘Boil’?Clin Rev. 2013;23(8):W4.

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

 

 

4. Resulting from chronic irritation from conditions like eczema or from continuous rubbing or scratching, the skin becomes thickened and leathery.

Diagnosis: Lichenification

For more information on Figure 4a, see “Leg Lesion Represents a Vicious Cycle.Clin Rev. 2012;22(12):W5. 

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