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Papule - Overview

Definition of Papule:

A papule is a skin lesion that is small, solid, and raised. The bump is smaller than 1 centimeter.

Molluscum contagiosum - close-up

Molluscum contagiosum - close-up

Molluscum contagiosum - close-up of the chest

Molluscum contagiosum - close-up of the chest

Lichen nitidus on the abdomen

Lichen nitidus on the abdomen

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