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DERMATOLOGY WORKSHOP

Identify the skin lesion

Flat, non-palpable, circumscribed areas of altered

skin colour

Areas of thickened skin with increase skin

markings

Pin-sized macules of blood in skin


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Larger macules of blood in the skin

Larger extravasation of blood into the skin

Lost epidermis and/or the upper part of dermis due

to injury caused by scratching


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Localized accumulation of pus in superficial cavities

in skin

Small solid palpable elevations of skin


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Well circumscribed elevation of skin containing

fluid >0.5cm in diameter

Well circumscribed elevation of skin containing fluid


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Diffuse erythematous area, ill-defined margins,

(tender, warm) at the medial aspect of the right

thigh extending from below the inguinal to just

above the popliteal fossa.

A 2 year old child developed lesions on the face

over 1 week. The lesions consisted of pustules and

vesicles which ruptured to form crusts. According

to his mother, a few children who are in the same

child-care center are similarly affected.

Lesions scattered on chin, below and on lower lip,

golden crusts.


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A 3 year old boy developed these papules on his

face. The lesions were not painful or pruritic.

Skin colored papules with central umbilication

This picture shows the lesions on the trunk and

upper limb of a 50 year old male. The lesions

developed over 3 days and are mildly pruritic.


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A middle age man became generally unwell and developed rashes over 5 days. The rashes were

generalized. The palms and soles were also involved. Erosions were found on the lips and mucous

membranes. There were similar lesions on the genitalia. The patient was diagnosed to have gout and had

been taking medications regularly for 2 weeks.


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This patient complained of sudden onset generalized pruritus followed by erythematous wheals and

swelling of the lips and around the eyes. The symptoms started about 2 hours after taking an Aspirin tablet

for her headache.

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