Papule

A small, superficial, circumscribed, hard elevation of the skin that does not contain pus.


A small, solid, usually inflammatory elevation of the skin that does not contain pus.


Red, raised area of the skin, generally small and solid.


A circular area on the skin that is reddened and elevated.


A small coloured spot raised above the surface of the skin as part of a rash.


Small, firm, raised skin lesion, as in chicken pox.


A small superficial raised abnormality or spot on the skin. It usually forms part of a rash, such as appears with chickenpox.


Small (less than 5 mm) solid elevation of the skin or mucous membranes. A larger lesion is called a nodule.


A small bump or pimple, typically larger than a grain of salt but smaller than a peppercorn, that rises above the surface of the neighboring skin. Papules may appear in numerous skin diseases, including prickly heat, psoriasis, xanthomatosis, eczema, and skin cancers. Their color may range from pale, to yellow, red, brown, or black.


A tiny, solid bump on the skin, papules typically measure less than 5 mm across. Their appearance can vary: they might be elevated or level with the skin; have a rough or smooth texture; and either match the skin’s color or be pigmented.


A small raised bump on the skin, contrasting with a macule, which is a flat spot that’s even with the skin’s surface.


An inflammatory comedone appearing as a small, red bump on the skin.


 


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