Derm Pics
). epidermis
outer most portion of skin
epidermis
comprised of stratified squamous epithelium
epidermis
thickness ranges from. 05mm - 1.5mm
dermis
underlying layer
dermis
thickness ranges from .3 mm to 3.0 mm
dermis
made up of connective tissue
dermis
dermal nerves & vasculature housed here
primary lesion
results from previously normal skin based on width & diameter helps form differential diagnosis
secondary lesion
results from changes in primary lesion usually created by scratching or infection may be the only lesion present
macule
primary lesion flat, non-palpable SIZE: up to 1 cm
patch
primary lesion flat, non-palpable SIZE: greater than or equal to 1 cm
name the term(s) for a primary lesion that is flat & non-palpable
patch macule
name the structure
fat cell
name the structure
dermis
name the structure
epidermis
name the structure
erector muscle
name the structure
hair follicle
name the structure
new skin layer
name the structure
sebaceous gland
name the structure
stratum corneum