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Table 1. Common Dermatological Terms continued Nodule Elevated, solid lesion greater than 1 cm

Epidermal inclusion cyst

From Fruitsmaak , S. (2010). An inflamed epidermoid cyst (aka epidermal inclusion cyst or sebaceous cyst) on the neck. https://commons. wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Inflamed_epidermal_ inclusion_cyst.jpg. CC BY-SA 3.0

Vesicle

Elevated, fluid-filled lesion, usually less than 1 cm2

Herpes

From Arenavittorio. (2021). Immagine di un herpes simplex sul ginocchio. https://commons.wikimedia. org/wiki/File:Immagine_di_un_herpes_simplex_sul_ ginocchio.jpg. CC BY-SA 4.0

Pustule

Elevated, pus-filled lesion, usually less than 1 cm

Acne

From Bangal, R. (2015). Image of an 18 year old male with moderate acne vulgaris (white heads). His face appears to be very oily as well. https:// commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Acne_vulgaris_ on_a_very_oily_skin.jpg. CC BY-SA 4.0

Bulla

Elevated, fluid-filled lesion, usually greater than 1 cm

Bullous pemphigoid

From Mohammad2018. (2018). Bullous pemphigoid https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Bullous_ pemphigoid_new_image.jpg. CC BY-SA 4.0

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