papules
Small raised lesions
Papules are small, solid bumps on the skin that are raised above the surface but contain no visible fluid.
They typically measure less than a centimeter in diameter and may appear red, pink, brown, or skin-colored.
Papules can result from various conditions including acne, insect bites, allergic reactions, or skin diseases like eczema.
When a doctor notes scattered papules on the patient's forearm, they're describing the size and texture of the lesions rather than diagnosing their cause.
Areas of damaged tissue
- pustulesPus-filled skin lesions
- vesiclesSmall enclosed sacs
- nodulesSmall rounded protuberances
- comedonesBlocked hair follicle plugs
wheals · plaques · dermoscopy · biopsy · dermatologist · keratosis · nevi · milia
Inflamed skin condition
- eczemaInflammatory skin disorder
- psoriasisImmune system attacks skin cells
- dermatitisInflammation of the skin
- rosaceaFacial redness disorder
urticaria · hives · scabies · folliculitis · miliaria · granuloma · sarcoidosis
Small inflammatory skin lesions
- whiteheadsBlocked pores forming bumps
- blackheadsOpen clogged pores
- comedonesBlocked hair follicle plugs
- sebumNatural skin lubricant
breakouts · blemishes · pustular · cystic · inflammatory · retinoids · salicylic · benzoyl peroxide
Irritating skin sensation
- pruritusMedical term for itching
- burningCombustion in progress
- stingingCausing sharp pain
- tendernessGentle, caring quality
discomfort · soreness · tingling · sensitivity · irritation · scratching · excoriation
Lifted higher up
- dome-shapedCurved like half-globe
- flat-toppedHorizontally terminated above
- sessileAttached at base
- clusteredGathered closely together
scattered · discrete · confluent · grouped · annular · linear · symmetrical · flesh-colored
Cutaneous vascular flushing
- edemaPathological tissue puffiness
- rednessCrimson-hued state
- swellingAbnormal tissue enlargement
- tendernessGentle, caring quality
induration · warmth · inflammatory · immune response · histamine · cytokines · vasodilation · infiltration
lesions
Areas of damaged tissue
comedones · wheals · plaques · dermoscopy · biopsy · dermatologist · keratosis · nevi · milia · dermatosis
acne
Inflamed skin condition
- eczemaInflammatory skin disorder
- psoriasisImmune system attacks skin cells
- dermatitisInflammation of the skin
rosacea · urticaria · hives · scabies · folliculitis · miliaria · granuloma · sarcoidosis
pimples
Small inflammatory skin lesions
- whiteheadsBlocked pores forming bumps
- blackheadsOpen clogged pores
- comedonesBlocked hair follicle plugs
sebum · breakouts · blemishes · pustular · cystic · inflammatory · retinoids · salicylic · benzoyl peroxide · follicular
itching
Irritating skin sensation
tenderness · discomfort · soreness · tingling · sensitivity · irritation · scratching · excoriation
raised
Lifted higher up
- dome-shapedCurved like half-globe
- flat-toppedHorizontally terminated above
- sessileAttached at base
clustered · scattered · discrete · confluent · grouped · annular · linear · symmetrical · flesh-colored · pigmented
erythema
Cutaneous vascular flushing
tenderness · induration · warmth · inflammatory · immune response · histamine · cytokines · vasodilation · infiltration · granulomatous