Category: P
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Papulovesicular
Denoting the presence of both papules and vesicles. A condition defined by the coexistence of both papules and vesicles.
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Papulosis
The presence of numerous and generalized papules.
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Papuloerythematous
Denoting the occurrence of papules on reddened skin.
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Piezogenic pedal papule
A soft, painful, skin-colored papule present on the non weight-bearing portion of the heel. It disappears when weight is taken off the foot and heel. This papule is caused by herniation of fat through connective tissue defects.
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Pearly penile papule
An asymptomatic white papule with a pink, white, or pearly surface on the dorsum of the penis of blacks and uncircumcised men. No treatment is indicated, just reassurance.
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Papular mucinosis
A rare rash of unknown cause, in which mucin deposits are found in the dermis, creating a bumpy (papular) eruption often found on the face or arms. The condition is often associated with lesions of the internal organs and the presence of paraproteins in the bloodstream.
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Papilloretinitis
Inflammation of the optic nerve and retina.
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Papillophlebitis
Non-ischemic central retinal vein occlusion, typically but not exclusively occurring in an otherwise young or healthy patient.
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Papilloma durum
A hardened papilloma, as a wart or corn.
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Papillocarcinoma
A malignant tumor of hypertrophied papillae.