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skin lesions
An overview and introduction to the foundational knowledge of dermatology.
An Overview of lesion Features
For a general overview of how to describe key features of skin lesions, review the Merck Manual:
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Primary Morphology
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Secondary Morphology
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Texture
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Location
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Distribution
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Colour
Use the resources below to supplement the Merck Manual, with more specific terms and varied presentations:
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primary morphology
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Content developed by: Olivia MacIntyre
Illustrations by: Iryna Savinova
Edited by: Taylore Miller, Lauren Fraess, Danielle Solish, Iryna Savinova
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