The skin reflects the internal well-being of the body and can develop manifestations of systemic illness. The nurse's ability to recognize and accurately describe lesions can lead to prompt ...

Specific terminology is used to describe the characteristics of skin lesions (color, configuration, distribution, type of lesion, and the lesion pattern) which can then be documented (see Table 1 ...

If you’re worried about any moles or skin changes, it is always important to get them checked by your GP. Doctors sometimes use the term lesion to describe a finding on the skin. This means an area of ...