dermatologic disorders
Description of Skin Lesions
Texture of Skin Lesions
Some skin lesions have a visible or palpable texture that suggests a diagnosis. have an irregular, pebbly, or rough surface. Examples include Warts and Lichenificationis thickening of the skin with accentuation of normal skin markings; it results from repeated scratching or rubbing. or deep thickening of the skin, can result from edema, inflammation, or infiltration, including by cancer. Indurated skin has a hard, resistant feeling. Induration is characteristic of Panniculitis , some skin infections, and cutaneous metastatic cancers. have a central indentation and are usually viral. Examples include Molluscum Contagiosum and Xanthomas,which are yellowish, waxy lesions, may be idiopathic or may occur in patients who have lipid disorders. 