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A pustule is pus containing bubble often categorized according to whether or not they are related to

hair follicles:
      -follicular - generally indicative of local infection
              - folliculitis - superficial, generally multiple
              - furuncle - deeper form of folliculitis
              - carbuncle - deeper, multiple follicles coalescing
      -nonfollicular - may indicate systemic infection
A vesicle is a small fluid-filled bubble that is usually superficial & that is < 0.5 cm 

A papule is a small superficial bump that is elevated & that is < 1 cm


A macule is a small spot that is not palpable & that is < 1 cm

A nodule is a small bump with a significant deep component & is < 1 cm


A cyst is a sac containing fluid or semisolid material, ie. cell or cell products

Scale is the accumulation or excess shedding of the stratum corneum


Scale is very important in the differential diagnosis since its presence indicates that the epidermis is
involved
Scale is typically present where there is epidermal inflammation, ie. psoriasis, tinea, eczema
Crust is dried exudate (ie. blood, serum, pus) on the skin surface

A fissure is a linear crack in the skin; often very painful


An ulcer is a deep open wound with partial or complete loss of the dermis or submucosa

MELANOMA
UV rays
A change in an existing mole
The development of a new pigmented or unusual-looking growth on your skin
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Characteristic
Skin Condition Causative agent 1 Management
Symptom

New unusual
spots on the
skin, or a Surgery is the most
Ultraviolet
1.Melanoma change in size, important modality for
Radition/ Genetics
shape or color malignant melanoma
of an existing
mole
Inflamed hair
Antibiotic creams
follicles, the
or Oral
2. staphylococcus result is a
antibiotic
Folliculitis aureus tender red spot,
(dicloxacillin or
often with a
a cephalosporin)
surface pustule
Management of
characterized by
symptoms using
a red skin rash
prescribed drugs
that can
and antiviral
3.Herpes varicella cause pain and
medications,
Zoster zoster virus burning
including
sensation to the
acyclovir,
cite of
valacyclovir, and
infection
famciclovir t
A build-up of
scale on the
feet and Apply topical
4.Tinea pedis  Fungus sometimes antifungal
redness and cream/ointment
itching
between  toes
 An itchy scalp
(the result of
an allergic
reaction to the
Manual extraction
bug's saliva)
and Infestation
5.Pediculosis Lice and small red
bumps on the therapy
scalp or (shampoo,cream)
different parts
of the body

 a red, Avoid the


itchy irritant or
rash, allergen and
6. Contact hivelike apply an anti-
irritants/allergen 
dermatitis appearance itch cream or
on the lotion to the
skin affected area.

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