Monday, January 3, 2011

Inspecting a skin lesion

 # Inspect each lesion carefully and note¦
-Grouped or solitary? Pattern if grouped .
-Distribution/location:
  • Symmetrical/asymmetrical?
  • Peripheral?
  • In only light exposed areas?
  • Dermatomal?
-Colour.
-Shape.
-Size.
-Surface.
-Edge.
-Nature of the surrounding skin.

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