Vesicle
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Latest Edit: Iva 2012-08-03 (EDT)
A vesicle is a primary skin lesion that is raised and formed of free fluid. The lesions are less than 0.5cm in diameter, if larger they are considered bulla.[1]
Common condtions associated with vesicles include:
- chicken pox
- dermatitis herpetiformis
- acute eczema
- erythema multiforme
- herpes simplex
- herpes zoster (shingles)
- impetigo
- lichen planus
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References
- ↑ Habif Thomas P., et al. (2005) Skin Disease, Diagnosis and Treatment Mosby.