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Patches - Overview

Definition of Patches:

A patch is a flat area of color change on the skin that is greater than 10 millimeters in diameter.

  • Reviewed last on: 10/18/2006
  • Kevin Berman, MD, PhD, Associate, Atlanta Center for Dermatologic Disease, Atlanta, GA. Review provided by VeriMed Healthcare Network.