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A lesion is a structural change in the tissue. What are the 3 categories?

1. Primary


2. Secondary


3. Tertiary or Vascular

What are the 4 categories of infectious skin diseases?

1. Bacterial


2. Fungal


3. Parasitic


4. Viral

Streptococci

Spherical bacteria that causes scarlet fever or pneumonia

Staphylococci

Bacteria that forms in clusters that inhabits the skin and mucus membrane

Eczema aka Contact Dermatitis

An inflammatory itching disease of the skin

Herpes Simplex

A viral lesion that forms around the lips

Acne

A hormonal-induced skin disorder

What are the 3 types of Carcinoma (skin cancer)?

1. Basal cell- most common


2. Squamous cell- 2nd most common


3. Malignant melanoma- most dangerous

What are the A,B,C,Ds of skin cancer recognition?

Asymmetry


Border


Color


Diameter