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A solid, raised lesion less than 2/5 in (1 cm) across. A patch of closely grouped papules more than 2/5 in (1 cm) across is called a plaque. Papules and plaques can be rough in texture and red, pink, or brown in color.
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What is a skin lesion characterized by an elevated solid area?
Papule
What kind of skin lesion is a nodule?
A solid lesion that has distinct edges and that is usually more deeply rooted than a papule. Doctors often describe a nodule as "palpable," meaning that, when examined by touch, it can be felt as a hard mass distinct from the tissue
What is the different between primary and secondary lesions?
primary lesion is a macule, papule, pustlie, vesicle secondary lesion is a ulcer, crust, scar, skin atrophy, excoriation
Is a pimple is an example of a papule?
a papule is a raised red spot on the skin surface
What kind of secondary skin lesion is an erosion?
Lesion that involves loss of the epidermis.
What kind of secondary skin lesion is an excoriation?
A hollow, crusted area caused by scratching or picking at a primary lesion.
What is an example of papule?
A papule is a small bump found on the skin that is inflamed but does not produce pus. They can be brown, pink, red, or purple in color.
What kind of skin lesion is a pustule?
A raised lesion filled with pus. A pustule is usually the result of an infection, such as acne, imptigeo, or boils.
What is papular?
refers to papules. A papule is an area of abnormal skin tissue
What is the medical term meaning raised bump on the skin without pus or liquid?
A papule is a small solid circumscribed elevation of the skin that does not contain pus. An example is a red pimple (not a blackhead or whitehead) or wart.
What is a benign corn or callus called?
hyperleratotic skin lesion
Papule?
DefinitionA papule is solid, raised spot on the skin that is less than 1 centimeter wide.See also: Skin lesionReferencesHabif TP, ed. Principles of diagnosis and anatomy. Clinical Dermatology. 5th ed. St. Louis, Mo: Mosby Elsevier; 2009:chap 1.Reviewed ByReview Date: 11/14/2010David C. Dugdale, III, MD, Professor of Medicine, Division of General Medicine, Department of Medicine, University of Washington School of Medicine. Also reviewed by David Zieve, MD, MHA, Medical Director, A.D.A.M., Inc.
