Observe the patient’s skin for color, blemishes, moles, and other pigmentation abnormalities; vascular abnormalities such as angiomas, telangiectasias, nevi, and tortuous superficial vessels; and asymmetry, ulcers, pustules, nodules, and swellings. Note the color of the conjunctivae. Palpate the jaws and super-
ficial masticatory muscles for tenderness or deformity. Note any scars or keloid formation.