Basic Dermatology Exam
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Excel & Succeed - academic year (2026-2027)
41 Q&A
Outermost layer of skin
Stratum corneum
Second outermost layer of skin
Stratum lucidum
Middle layer of skin
Stratum granulosum
Second innermost layer of skin
Stratum spinosum
Innermost layer of skin
Stratum basale
2 layers of the dermis
Papillary dermis - upper layer
reticular dermis - lower layer
, White part on the base of the nail
Lunula
Area under the nail
Hyponychum
Proximal nail fold
Skin covering the nail root
Circumscribed flat lesion; less than 10 mm in diameter
freckles, flat nevi
Macule
Flat and non palpable; 10 mm diameter or larger
Patch
Elevated, circumscribed, solid palpable lesion
less than 10 mm in diameter
Papule
Elevated, superficial lesion containing serous (clear) fluid; less than 10
mm in diameter
Vesicle
Circumscribed and elevated lesion containing serous (clear) fluid; more
than 10 mm in diameter
Bulla
Superficial and elevated lesion containing purulent fluid; acne
Pustule
Firm, elevated, circumscribed; usually 0.5 or 1-2 cm depending on the
source
-exam elaborations with 100% verified answer/solutions-
Excel & Succeed - academic year (2026-2027)
41 Q&A
Outermost layer of skin
Stratum corneum
Second outermost layer of skin
Stratum lucidum
Middle layer of skin
Stratum granulosum
Second innermost layer of skin
Stratum spinosum
Innermost layer of skin
Stratum basale
2 layers of the dermis
Papillary dermis - upper layer
reticular dermis - lower layer
, White part on the base of the nail
Lunula
Area under the nail
Hyponychum
Proximal nail fold
Skin covering the nail root
Circumscribed flat lesion; less than 10 mm in diameter
freckles, flat nevi
Macule
Flat and non palpable; 10 mm diameter or larger
Patch
Elevated, circumscribed, solid palpable lesion
less than 10 mm in diameter
Papule
Elevated, superficial lesion containing serous (clear) fluid; less than 10
mm in diameter
Vesicle
Circumscribed and elevated lesion containing serous (clear) fluid; more
than 10 mm in diameter
Bulla
Superficial and elevated lesion containing purulent fluid; acne
Pustule
Firm, elevated, circumscribed; usually 0.5 or 1-2 cm depending on the
source