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  1. Define Patch Dermatology
  2. Dermatology Terms Papule
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Skin condition
Other namesCutaneous condition
SpecialtyDermatology
  • Patch: A patch is a large macule equal to or greater than either 5 or 10 mm across, depending on one's definition of a macule. Patches may have some subtle surface change, such as a fine scale or wrinkling, but although the consistency of the surface is changed, the lesion itself is not palpable.
  • Flat: Macule. A flat, generally less than or equal to 0.5-cm area of skin or mucous membrane with a color different from that of surrounding tissue. Macules may have non-palpable fine scale. Note: If it is macular, you cannot feel the involved area. That is, with your eyes closed, you cannot discern a boundary to the lesional area.

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A skin condition, also known as cutaneous condition, is any medical condition that affects the integumentary system—the organ system that encloses the body and includes skin, hair, nails, and related muscle and glands.[1] The major function of this system is as a barrier against the external environment.[2]

Conditions of the human integumentary system constitute a broad spectrum of diseases, also known as dermatoses, as well as many nonpathologic states (like, in certain circumstances, melanonychia and racquet nails).[3][4] While only a small number of skin diseases account for most visits to the physician, thousands of skin conditions have been described.[5] Classification of these conditions often presents many nosological challenges, since underlying causes and pathogenetics are often not known.[6][7] Therefore, most current textbooks present a classification based on location (for example, conditions of the mucous membrane), morphology (chronic blistering conditions), cause (skin conditions resulting from physical factors), and so on.[8][9]Ovi suite windows 10.

Clinically, the diagnosis of any particular skin condition is made by gathering pertinent information regarding the presenting skin lesion(s), including the location (such as arms, head, legs), symptoms (pruritus, pain), duration (acute or chronic), arrangement (solitary, generalized, annular, linear), morphology (macules, papules, vesicles), and color (red, blue, brown, black, white, yellow).[10] The diagnosis of many conditions often also requires a skin biopsy which yields histologic information[11][12] that can be correlated with the clinical presentation and any laboratory data.[13][14] The introduction of cutaneous ultrasound has allowed the detection of cutaneous tumors, inflammatory processes, nail disorders and hair diseases.[15]

  • 1Layer of skin involved
  • 4Diagnoses
  • 5Lesions

The Language of Dermatology - The Lesions: Navigation. Primary Lesions -macule -patch -papule -plaque -nodule -tumor -vesicle -bulla -pustule -cyst Secondary Lesions -scale -crust -excoriation -lichenification -maceration -fissure -erosion -ulcer Distinct Lesions -wheal/hive -burrow -comedone -atrophy -keloid -fibrosis -petechiae. The Language of Dermatology - The Lesions: Navigation. Primary Lesions -macule -patch -papule -plaque -nodule -tumor -vesicle -bulla -pustule -cyst Secondary Lesions -scale -crust -excoriation -lichenification -maceration -fissure -erosion -ulcer Distinct Lesions -wheal/hive -burrow -comedone -atrophy -keloid -fibrosis -petechiae. FPnotebook.com is a rapid access, point-of-care medical reference for primary care and emergency clinicians. Started in 1995, this collection now contains 6705 interlinked topic pages divided into a tree of 31 specialty books and 731 chapters. Types of primary lesions are rarely specific to a single disease entity. A macule is a change in the color of the skin. It is flat, if you were to close your eyes and run your fingers over the surface of a purely macular lesion, you could not detect it. A macule greater than 1 cm. May be referred to as a patch.

Layer of skin involved[edit]

Patch

Define Patch Dermatology

The skin weighs an average of 4 kg (8.8 lb), covers an area of 2 m2 (22 sq ft), and is made of three distinct layers: the epidermis, dermis, and subcutaneous tissue.[1] The two main types of human skin are glabrous skin, the nonhairy skin on the palms and soles (also referred to as the 'palmoplantar' surfaces), and hair-bearing skin.[16] Within the latter type, hairs in structures called pilosebaceous units have a hair follicle, sebaceous gland, and associated arrector pili muscle.[17]In the embryo, the epidermis, hair, and glands are from the ectoderm, which is chemically influenced by the underlying mesoderm that forms the dermis and subcutaneous tissues.[18][19][20]

Epidermis[edit]

The epidermis is the most superficial layer of skin, a squamous epithelium with several strata: the stratum corneum, stratum lucidum, stratum granulosum, stratum spinosum, and stratum basale.[21] Nourishment is provided to these layers via diffusion from the dermis, since the epidermis is without direct blood supply.[22] The epidermis contains four cell types: keratinocytes, melanocytes, Langerhans cells, and Merkel cells. Of these, keratinocytes are the major component, constituting roughly 95% of the epidermis.[16] This stratified squamous epithelium is maintained by cell division within the stratum basale, in which differentiating cells slowly displace outwards through the stratum spinosum to the stratum corneum, where cells are continually shed from the surface.[16] In normal skin, the rate of production equals the rate of loss; about two weeks are needed for a cell to migrate from the basal cell layer to the top of the granular cell layer, and an additional two weeks to cross the stratum corneum.[23]

Dermis[edit]

The dermis is the layer of skin between the epidermis and subcutaneous tissue, and comprises two sections, the papillary dermis and the reticular dermis.[24] The superficial papillary dermis interdigitates with the overlying rete ridges of the epidermis, between which the two layers interact through the basement membrane zone.[24] Structural components of the dermis are collagen, elastic fibers, and ground substance also called extra fibrillar matrix.[24] Within these components are the pilosebaceous units, arrector pili muscles, and the eccrine and apocrine glands.[21] The dermis contains two vascular networks that run parallel to the skin surface—one superficial and one deep plexus—which are connected by vertical communicating vessels.[21][25] The function of blood vessels within the dermis is fourfold: to supply nutrition, to regulate temperature, to modulate inflammation, and to participate in wound healing.[26][27]

Subcutaneous tissue[edit]

The subcutaneous tissue is a layer of fat between the dermis and underlying fascia.[5] This tissue may be further divided into two components, the actual fatty layer, or panniculus adiposus, and a deeper vestigial layer of muscle, the panniculus carnosus.[16] The main cellular component of this tissue is the adipocyte, or fat cell.[5] The structure of this tissue is composed of septal (i.e. linear strands) and lobular compartments, which differ in microscopic appearance.[21] Functionally, the subcutaneous fat insulates the body, absorbs trauma, and serves as a reserve energy source.[5]

Diseases of the skin[edit]

Diseases of the skin include skin infections and skin neoplasms (including skin cancer).[28]

History[edit]

In 1572, Geronimo Mercuriali of Forlì, Italy, completed De morbis cutaneis (translated 'On the diseases of the skin'). It is considered the first scientific work dedicated to dermatology.

Diagnoses[edit]

The physical examination of the skin and its appendages, as well as the mucous membranes, forms the cornerstone of an accurate diagnosis of cutaneous conditions.[29] Most of these conditions present with cutaneous surface changes termed 'lesions,' which have more or less distinct characteristics.[30] Often proper examination will lead the physician to obtain appropriate historical information and/or laboratory tests that are able to confirm the diagnosis.[29] Upon examination, the important clinical observations are the (1) morphology, (2) configuration, and (3) distribution of the lesion(s).[29] With regard to morphology, the initial lesion that characterizes a condition is known as the 'primary lesion,' and identification of such a lesions is the most important aspect of the cutaneous examination.[30] Over time, these primary lesions may continue to develop or be modified by regression or trauma, producing 'secondary lesions.'[1] However, with that being stated, the lack of standardization of basic dermatologic terminology has been one of the principal barriers to successful communication among physicians in describing cutaneous findings.[21] Nevertheless, there are some commonly accepted terms used to describe the macroscopic morphology, configuration, and distribution of skin lesions, which are listed below.[30]

Self-diagnosis of common problems[edit]

There have been attempts to facilitate self-diagnosis of common skin problems for medically unqualified people.[31] Telford suggests the approach is somewhat different from identifying other medical problems in that recognition of a particular pattern is usually the key to success. The diagnosis usually begins with an assessment of the visual appearance of the condition, with the pattern informed by other factors including:

  • how it began and how it progressed
  • whether it is associated with other symptoms such as fever or itching
  • the medical history of the individual

Telford uses a general decision chart and a condition summary table to aid in diagnosis for what he considers selected more common problems, guided by Vickery and Fries, two pioneers of medical decision charts for non-doctors in the US. He suggests that variations in the appearance of many conditions precludes photographs as a useful diagnostic tool. The following hierarchy is based on information provided by Telford:

Dermatology Terms Papule

  • Is there fever?
    • Yes
      • Does the rash consist of raised bumps?
        • Yes – consider:
          • Infections
            • Varicella zoster (chickenpox)
            • Herpes simplex (cold sores)
            • Streptococcus (impetigo)
            • Localised staphylococcus (boils)
          • Stings from venomous creatures
          • Reaction to drugs
        • No – consider:
          • Measles virus (rubeola)
          • German Measles virus (rubella)
          • Herpes infection (roseola)
          • Streptococcal infection (scarlet fever)
    • No
      • Is there itching?
        • Yes – consider:
          • Baby rash
          • Exposure to environmental allergens (e.g. poison ivy, mould)
          • Exposure to manufactured chemicals (contact dermatitis)
          • Stings from venomous creatures
          • Arthropod infestation (lice, scabies, ticks)
          • Dry skin (eczema or atopic dermatitis)
          • Seborrhoea (dandruff, cradle cap)
          • Fungal infection (e.g. ringworm, athlete’s foot)
          • Streptococcal infection (impetigo)
          • General allergic reaction (hives)
        • No – consider:
          • Various forms of skin lesion (e.g. freckles, warts, skin tags, keratoses, naevi, patchy loss of skin colour, ageing spots, carcinomas, melanomas)
          • Streptococcal infection (impetigo)
          • Fungal infection (e.g. ringworm)
          • Seborrhoea (dandruff, cradle cap)
          • Baby rash
          • Acne (pimples)
          • Erythema infectiosum (fifth disease)

The pattern of each of the common possible conditions is discussed in more detail, with potential symptoms sorted into actionable classes, including:

  • see your doctor now
  • see your doctor today
  • call your doctor now
  • call your doctor today
  • make an appointment with your doctor
  • take care of yourself, with suggestions on how to treat the condition

While one of Telford’s main motivations for promoting self-diagnosis is to take the strain off overstretched health systems, he writes “the vast majority of skin problems are minor, self-limiting and pose no major threat to health. Usually, it is reasonable for you to wait quite some time to see if the problem goes away by itself”. He suggests to seek the opinions of more experienced family and friends if you are unsure, then use your common sense about whether the problem is serious, and seek professional help if you think it is.

Lesions[edit]

Primary lesions[edit]

Chigger bites on human skin showing characteristic welts
Macule and patch
Papule and plaque
Nodules
Vesicles and bulla
Fissures, erosions and ulcers
A pustule on the cheek
  • Macule: A macule is a change in surface color, without elevation or depression and, therefore, nonpalpable, well or ill-defined,[32] variously sized, but generally considered less than either 5[32] or 10 mm in diameter at the widest point.[30]
  • Patch: A patch is a large macule equal to or greater than either 5 or 10 mm across,[30] depending on one's definition of a macule.[1] Patches may have some subtle surface change, such as a fine scale or wrinkling, but although the consistency of the surface is changed, the lesion itself is not palpable.[29]
  • Papule: A papule is a circumscribed, solid elevation of skin with no visible fluid, varying in size from a pinhead to less than either 5[32] or 10 mm in diameter at the widest point.[30]
  • Plaque: A plaque has been described as a broad papule, or confluence of papules equal to or greater than 10 mm,[30] or alternatively as an elevated, plateau-like lesion that is greater in its diameter than in its depth.[29]
  • Nodule: A nodule is morphologically similar to a papule in that it is also a palpable spherical lesion less than 10 mm in diameter. However, it is differentiated by being centered deeper in the dermis or subcutis.
  • Tumour: Similar to a nodule but larger than 10 mm in diameter.
  • Vesicle: A vesicle is small blister,[33] a circumscribed, fluid-containing, epidermal elevation generally considered less than either 5[32] or 10 mm in diameter at the widest point.[30] The fluid is clear serous fluid.
  • Bulla: A bulla is a large blister,[33] a rounded or irregularly shaped blister containing serous or seropurulent fluid, equal to or greater than either 5[32] or 10 mm,[30] depending on one's definition of a vesicle.[1]
  • Pustule: A pustule is a small elevation of the skin containing cloudy[29] or purulent material (pus) usually consisting of necrotic inflammatory cells.[30] These can be either white or red.
  • Cyst: A cyst is an epithelial-lined cavity containing liquid, semi-solid, or solid material.[32]
  • Wheal: A wheal is a rounded or flat-topped, pale red papule or plaque that is characteristically evanescent, disappearing within 24 to 48 hours. The temporary raised bubble of taut skin on the site of a properly-delivered intradermal injection is also called a welt, with the ID injection process itself frequently referred to as simply 'raising a wheal' in medical texts.[32]
  • Telangiectasia: A telangiectasia represents an enlargement of superficial blood vessels to the point of being visible.[29]
  • Burrow: A burrow appears as a slightly elevated, grayish, tortuous line in the skin, and is caused by burrowing organisms.[29][30]

Secondary lesions[edit]

  • Scale: dry or greasy laminated masses of keratin[30] that represent thickened stratum corneum.[29]
  • Crust: dried sebum, pus, or blood usually mixed with epithelial and sometimes bacterial debris.[32]
  • Lichenification: epidermal thickening characterized by visible and palpable thickening of the skin with accentuated skin markings.[1]
  • Erosion: An erosion is a discontinuity of the skin exhibiting incomplete loss of the epidermis,[34] a lesion that is moist, circumscribed, and usually depressed.[21][35]
  • Excoriation: a punctate or linear abrasion produced by mechanical means (often scratching), usually involving only the epidermis, but commonly reaching the papillary dermis.[30][35]
  • Ulcer: An ulcer is a discontinuity of the skin exhibiting complete loss of the epidermis and often portions of the dermis and even subcutaneous fat.[34][35]
  • Fissure: A fissure is a crack in the skin that is usually narrow but deep.[29][35]
  • Induration: dermal thickening causing the cutaneous surface to feel thicker and firmer.[29]
  • Atrophy: refers to a loss of tissue, and can be epidermal, dermal, or subcutaneous.[30] With epidermal atrophy, the skin appears thin, translucent, and wrinkled.[29] Dermal or subcutaneous atrophy is represented by depression of the skin.[29]
  • Maceration: softening and turning white of the skin due to being consistently wet.
  • Umbilication: formation of a depression at the top of a papule, vesicle, or pustule.[36]
  • Phyma: A tubercle on any external part of the body, such as in phymatous rosacea

Configuration[edit]

'Configuration' refers to how lesions are locally grouped ('organized'), which contrasts with how they are distributed (see next section).

Dermatology Macule Papule Patch
  • Agminate: in clusters
  • Annular or circinate: ring-shaped
  • Arciform or arcuate: arc-shaped
  • Digitate: with finger-like projections
  • Discoid or nummular: round or disc-shaped
  • Figurate: with a particular shape
  • Guttate: resembling drops
  • Gyrate: coiled or spiral-shaped
  • Herpetiform: resembling herpes
  • Linear
  • Mammillated: with rounded, breast-like projections
  • Reticular or reticulated: resembling a net
  • Serpiginous: with a wavy border
  • Stellate: star-shaped
  • Targetoid: resembling a bullseye
  • Verrucous: wart-like

Distribution[edit]

'Distribution' refers to how lesions are localized. They may be confined to a single area (a patch) or may exist in several places. Some distributions correlate with the means by which a given area becomes affected. For example, contact dermatitis correlates with locations where allergen has elicited an allergic immune response. Varicella zoster virus is known to recur (after its initial presentation as chicken pox) as herpes zoster ('shingles'). Chicken pox appears nearly everywhere on the body, but herpes zoster tends to follow one or two dermatomes; for example, the eruptions may appear along the bra line, on either or both sides of the patient.

  • Generalized
  • Symmetric: one side mirrors the other
  • Flexural: on the front of the fingers
  • Extensor: on the back of the fingers
  • Intertriginous: in an area where two skin areas may touch or rub together
  • Morbilliform: resembling measles
  • Palmoplantar: on the palm of the hand or bottom of the foot
  • Periorificial: around an orifice such as the mouth
  • Periungual/subungual: around or under a fingernail or toenail
  • Blaschkoid: following the path of Blaschko's lines in the skin
  • Photodistributed: in places where sunlight reaches
  • Zosteriform or dermatomal: associated with a particular nerve

Other related terms[edit]

  • Collarette
  • Eczema (a type of dermatitis)
  • Evanescent (lasting less than 24 hours)
  • Erythema (redness)
  • Horn (a cell type)

Histopathology[edit]

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Classification
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Papule
Fibrous papule of the nose
Pronunciation
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Papule and plaque

A papule is a circumscribed, solid elevation of skin with no visible fluid, varying in area from a pinhead to 1 cm.[2][nb 1] It can be brown, purple, pink or red in color, and can cluster into a papularrash. Papules may open when scratched and become infected and crusty.[3] Larger non-blisterform elevated lesions may be termed nodules.

Papules may have differes and are sometimes associated with other features such as crusts or scales.

Causal diseases[edit]

There are many skin diseases which develop papules, such as lichen planus, a skin disease which classically forms polygonal, purple papules.[4]

See also[edit]

Footnotes[edit]

  1. ^With regard to the quote '..varying in size from a pinhead to 1cm,' depending on which text is referenced, some authors state the cutoff between a papule and a plaque as 0.5cm, not 1cm, while others state an entirely different measurement. Therefore, for this article, the 1cm cutoff is used which is discussed in Andrews' Diseases of the Skin: Clinical Dermatology (see references), a work considered by some dermatologists as an authority on this subject matter. See Lack of Standardization for complete discussion.

References[edit]

Macule Lesion

  1. ^'Papule definition and meaning - Collins English Dictionary'.
  2. ^James, William; Berger, Timothy; Elston, Dirk (2005) Andrews' Diseases of the Skin: Clinical Dermatology (10th ed.). Saunders. Page 15. ISBN0-7216-2921-0.
  3. ^'papule' at Dorland's Medical Dictionary
  4. ^'Information on Pimple'. 1 August 2016.

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