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Table 6-1

Types of Skin Lesions
LesionSize (cm)Description
Primary Lesions navigator
Macule<1Flat, circumscribed, varied in color
Papule<1Elevated, firm, solid
Nodule1<2Elevated, firm, solid
Tumor>2Elevated, firm, solid
WhealVariedTransient, irregular, edematous
Vesicle<1Elevated, serous fluid filled
Bulla>1Elevated, serous fluid filled
PustuleVariedElevated, purulent fluid filled
Secondary Lesions navigator
ErosionVariedMoist epidermal depression; follows rupture of vesicle, bulla
ExcoriationVariedCrusted epidermal abrasion
FissureVariedRed, linear dermal break
UlcerVariedRed dermal depression; exudate
ScaleVariedFlaky, irregular, white to silver
Petechia<0.5Flat, red to purple
Purpura>0.5Flat, red to purple
EcchymosisVariedDark red to dark blue, painful

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