Specific terminology is used to describe the characteristics of skin lesions (color, configuration, distribution, type of lesion ... terms of primary lesions are macule, papule, nodule, plaque ...

Macule, a small ... Pustules, small, pus-filled lesions on the skin. Acne pustules, impetigo, or some types of folliculitis ...

Typical lesions progress from red or gray macules or papules ... Due to thrombocytopenia, some lesions become hemorrhagic. The skin lesions are tender and painful. Blood cultures, urine cultures ...

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Important risk factors for skin cancer are sun exposure and your age. Your risk is higher as you get older. There are 4 types of skin cancer ... These precancerous lesions are grey or pink scaly ...