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Published 01/14/2024 The layers of the epidermis from surface to base are: 1. Stratum {{c1::Corneum}} 2. Stratum {{c2::Lucidum}} 3. Stratum {{c3::Granulosum}}4. Stratum {{…
Published 01/14/2024 Which layer of the epidermis is the regenerative (stem cell) layer? {{c1::Stratum basalis}}
Published 01/14/2024 Which layer of the epidermis is characterized by desmosomes between keratinocytes? {{c1::Stratum spinosum}}
Published 01/14/2024 Which layer of the epidermis is characterized by granules in keratinocytes? {{c1::Stratum granulosum}}
Published 01/14/2024 What dermatologic lesion is a elevated solid skin lesion < 1 cm?{{c1::Papule}}
Published 01/14/2024 What dermatologic lesion is a papule > 1 cm?{{c1::Plaque}}
Published 01/14/2024 What dermatologic lesion is a small fluid-containing blister < 1 cm?{{c1::Vesicle}}
Published 01/14/2024 What dermatologic lesion is a large fluid-containing blister > 1 cm?{{c1::Bulla}}
Published 01/14/2024 What dermatologic lesion is a vesicle containing pus?{{c1::Pustule}}
Published 01/14/2024 What dermatologic lesion is a transient smooth papule or plaque?{{c1::Wheal}}
Published 01/14/2024 What dermatologic lesion is a flaking off of stratum corneum?{{c1::Scale}}
Published 01/14/2024 What dermatologic lesion is a dry exudate?{{c1::Crust}}
Published 01/14/2024 {{c2::Hyperkeratosis}} is defined as increased thickness of the stratum {{c1::corneum}} (e.g. psoriasis, calluses)
Published 01/14/2024 {{c1::Parakeratosis}} is defined as hyperkeratosis with retention of nuclei in the stratum corneum (e.g. psoriasis)
Published 01/14/2024 {{c2::Hypergranulosis}} is defined as increased thickness of the stratum {{c1::granulosum}} (e.g. Lichen planus)
Published 01/14/2024 {{c1::Spongiosis}} is defined as epidermal accumulation of edematous fluid in intercellular spaces (e.g. eczematous dermatitis)
Published 01/14/2024 {{c1::Acantholysis}} is defined as separation of epidermal cells (e.g. Pemphigus vulgaris)
Published 01/14/2024 {{c1::Acanthosis}} is defined as epidermal hyperplasia (increased spinosum)
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