Primary Care Dermatology Module
Nomenclature of Skin Lesions
Developed by Gary Williams, M.D. and Murray Katcher, M.D. Ph.D, Department of Pediatrics
with funding and support from the Wisconsin Area Health Education Center (AHEC) System
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Primary Care Dermatology Module Developed by Gary Williams, M.D. and Murray Katcher, M.D. Ph.D, Department of Pediatrics |
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Tutorial B: The Secondary Lesions |
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Secondary lesions may evolve from primary lesions, or may be caused by external forces such as scratching, trauma, infection, or the healing process. The distinction between a primary and secondary lesion is not always clear. |
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21. ESCHAR An eschar is a hard plaque covering an ulcer implying extensive tissue necrosis, infarcts, deep burns, or gangrene. |
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