, Jane Tomimori1, Sofia Beatriz Machado de Mendonça1 and Douglas Antonio Rodrigues1
(1)
Universidade Federal de São Paulo, São Paulo, Brazil
The recognition of elementary skin lesions is the most important part of clinical examinations for skin disease diagnosis and for indicating the best treatment. We present a sample of some important elementary lesions in skin examinations found in most indigenous peoples, according to our observations in fieldwork .
3.1 Papule
3.2 Plaque
A raised lesion with solid content, larger than 1.0 cm, generally with flat surface (Fig. 3.2).
Fig. 3.2
Plaque on dorsum
3.3 Nodule
Lesion with solid content and round shape that may present as a rise on the skin or as a deeper injury, with size larger than 1.0 cm (Fig. 3.3).
Fig. 3.3
Nodule on dorsum
3.4 Verrucous or Wartlike Lesions
A lesion with solid content and yellowish-white irregular surface (Fig. 3.4).
Fig. 3.4
Wartlike lesion on foot
3.5 Vesicle and Bullae
A lesion with liquid and clear content measuring less than 1.0 cm is called a vesicle. A lesion with liquid content measuring more than 1.0 cm is called a bulla (Fig. 3.5).
