in regard to sense organs, what is punctate distribution?
Erythema is a reddening of the skin and sign of irritation, injury or inflammation. Punctate erythema is a spotted rash, or minute spots.
The term stippling refers to the presence of multiple punctate skin abrasions caused by foreign material striking the skin surface. A common example is gunpowder stippling, specifically referring to stipple marks caused by gunpowder after it exits a gun.
Punctate foci are 'lesions' on the brain, typically caused by unknown trauma to the brain or conditions where demyelination of brain tissue occurs. Punctate foci are identified by brain MRI, with and without contrast although using contrast normally provides a more accurate picture of all lesions. In layman's terms, punctate foci have also been described as 'popcorn calcifications' in the brain tissue. Some punctate foci are associated with normal aging process.
Itching
Hard spots
Punctate erythema in the bladder is spotty redness. Talk to your heatlh care provider for information on what this finding might mean for your heatlh.
Turpintine for. Abrasions
mild punctate erthema what is that ? and how is it treated
if they are not serious yes
contusions, abrasions, chafing
Capillary hemorrhage into the skin, forming petechiae. Also called punctate hemorrhage