A macule is simply the medical term for a small area of discolored skin, including freckles and age spots. A macule is a flat, distinct, discolored area of skin less than 1 centimeter (cm) wide ...

Primary skin lesions . Macule: ... Papule: A papule is a solid, elevated lesion measuring up to 1 cm in diameter. Dermatofibroma. A very common finding, dermatofibromas present as a firm fibrous ...

A maculopapular rash is made of both flat and raised skin lesions. The name is a blend of the words “macule,” which are flat discolored skin lesions, and “papule,” which are small raised ...

A macule is a small, flat, discolored area of skin, and a papule is a small, inflamed, raised lesion. Both measure 1 centimeter or less in diameter. A maculopapular rash can appear on any part of ...

Types of lesions: Mpox causes various types of skin lesions, including macules, papules, vesicles, pustules, and crusts. These lesions typically progress from flat, discoloured areas to raised ...

A 20-year-old man presents with a 4-year history of a skin condition on his face. He tried an over-the-counter salicylic acid facewash that did not help much. The lesions are sometimes painful and ...

The primary lesions are macules and papules. There are several brown macules on the mid-back. The most superior lesion, near the right shoulder, is a dark brown oval lesion with central clearing ...

Exanthematous eruptions present as a widespread, symmetrically distributed rash composed of pink-to-red macules and papules that may coalesce to form plaques (Figure 1A, 1B, and 1C).