Approach to a Skin Patient — Lesion Morphology and Terminology

Topics covered

1. 01History taking in a dermatology patient
2. 02Primary lesions — macule, papule, plaque, nodule, vesicle, bulla, pustule
3. 03Secondary lesions — scale, crust, erosion, ulcer, scar, lichenification
4. 04Describing distribution and configuration of skin lesions
5. 05Colour changes in skin lesions and their significance
6. 06Examination technique — palpation, Darier's sign, Nikolsky's sign
7. 07Dermoscopy — basic principles and uses
8. 08Skin biopsy — indications and techniques
9. 09Patch testing and other diagnostic procedures
10. 10Documentation and photography of skin lesions