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Skin lesions table

Classified by Appearance Classified by Site
Brown / black / blue Skin-coloured / red / purple White / yellow Group A - lesions that potentially have a wide distribution Group B - lesions that are relatively site specific

Small-medium size

Larger patches

Raised

Depressed

Flat and smooth

Scaly / crusty

Pedunculated

Smooth, skin-coloured papules / nodules

Smooth red papules / nodules

Large and deep seated

White

Yellow

Widely distributed

Sun-exposed sites

Upper body

Scalp

Face

Ears

Lips

Limbs

Hands

Feet

Nails

Genitalia

 

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