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A primary lesion. A discoloration on the skin's surface, they are flat areas and are usually rounded but can be irregular and/or have edges that fade into surrounding tissue.
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Macule
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A primary lesion. A solid formation above the skin, often caused by an insect bite or an allergic reaction. It's sharply defined or solid, raised pink swelling or welt that rises above the skin.
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Wheal
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A primary lesion. An elevation of the skin, usually inflammatory that does not contain pus. If it is allowed to progress it can become a pustule
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Papule
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A primary lesion. A small inflamed elevation, the next step in the progression of a papule
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Pustule
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A primary lesion. A fluid filled elevation in the skin caused by a localized accumulation of fluids or blood just below the epidermis.
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Vesicle
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A primary lesion. A solid mass within the skin. It may be soft or hard, fixed or freely moving.
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Nodule or Tumor
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A primary lesion. An abnormal membranous sac containing a gaseous, liquid or semi solid substance
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Cyst
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