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A papule is a circumscribed, solid elevation of skin with no visible fluid, varying in size from a pinhead to 1&_160;cm. [1][nb 1] They can be either brown, purple, pink or red in colour. The papules may open when scratched and become infected and crusty. [2]There are many skin diseases which develop papules such as chickenpox which is derived from the varicella zoster virus. Lichen planus is a skin disease which forms angular, purple papules.[citation needed] The word "papule" is derived from the Latin word "papula".[citation needed] >flat (Macule, Patch)&_160;· elevated (Papule, Nodule, Plaque)&_160;· fluid (Vesicle, Bulla, Pustule)&_160;· Ulcer&_160;· Erosion&_160;· Telangiectasia
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1. Avoid Popping Zits In Order To Prevent Scars And Painful And Long Lasting Skin Infections
January 18, 2010
Teenagers think that the best way to remove zits is to pop them. They can't be more wrong. Popping of zits can easily lead to the formation of scars or push the infection deep down the surface of the skin, making the infection more painful and long lasting. That is why most doctors are against the popping of zits.
You must remember that when you squeeze the upper portion of the papule or the pustule, you get rid of it superficially only. The infection is still present beneath the skin. Moreover there is always the danger of passing the bacteria present on your fingers and fi... (read more)
Author: desmond mok
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2. Treatment and Management of Urticaria
January 07, 2010
Urticaria which is also known as hives is a skin rash that is often described as red, itchy and raised. It may be as small as a papule or a big wheal several millimeters in size. It is most commonly caused by allergic reactions, but there are certain cases that are due to non allergic causes.
There are two major type; the first type is that one that last for less than 6 weeks and more often attributed to allergic causes. Most common example of triggering factor is food. The second and the more severe type is the chronic type. This type of urticaria can last more than 6 weeks and can... (read more)
Author: Ryan English
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3. A Few Things You Need to Know About Acne Types
January 03, 2010
Acne has been known to have different shapes and sizes and you can often hear or read about lesions, comedons, papule, pustule, nodule and cyst. These are the most frequent Acne types and here you can read more about them and how you can fight Acne. The lesion is known to be caused mostly by an injury or a disease. The external lesions that appear on the skin can be caused by Acne, cuts or skin cancer. So when you hear about Acne lesions you should thing of damage on the skin and sebaceous follicle caused by Acne.
Acne lesions have different shapes and depend on the type of Acne. ... (read more)
Author: iverson yeong
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4. Diagnosis of Acne
October 22, 2009
In very mild forms of acne, little diagnosis is required. Most people who reach their teens will readily recognize the small blackheads or white pimples surrounded by a reddened area that constitute mild acne.
But more severe forms, where nodules or cysts form, where papule or pustules have spread around the face, shoulders and chest often call for a visit to the dermatologist. These skin professionals will obtain a complete history and carefully examine the affected areas. They'll note the color, number and size of outbreaks.
The acne may consist of a field of small, white bumps cal... (read more)
Author: KY Cheah
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5. Acne Types
October 12, 2009
Acne occurs under the age, location and the nature of the lesions are generally divided into the following categories: 1.Acne Vulgaris: Yes, mainly in the young face, the individual rash involving the back or chest, skin rash as a papule, a small pustule, a small black dot depressed scars, and in severe abscess, nodules, abscesses, and bloated and so on, affecting the appearance. 2.Acne conglobata: It is a more severe inflammation more occurred in men and women rare, mainly in the back, buttocks, cheek, other parts such as abdomen, shoulders, neck, upper arms and thighs can be victimized. Ra... (read more)
Author: jack kou
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6. Acne Treatments - Cures for Second and Third Stages of Acne
September 11, 2009
Acne grows in stages. If we allow acne to grow up to the third stage, it may burst and also leave permanent scars. To understand how acne may be stopped to grow up to second or third stage, it is important to know more about the later stages of acne.
Blackheads and whiteheads are first stages of acne . In the later stages they break out as papule, pustule, nodule and cyst. Let us find out more about them.
What is a papule - a papule is a slightly elevated lesion that is solid. Papules are generally less than 5 mm in diameter.
What is a pustule- pustules are filled with pus that ... (read more)
Author: jeyanth m
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7. Cystic Acne Cure, Tips
June 16, 2009
This is a more serious form of acne vulgaris. Papules form the most memorable reddish bump without pain. The papule should not be confused with an acne cyst which are much larger usually 6 or more millimeters across. Those who suffer with an acne cyst should try to avoid squeezing them. If you do you may make the infection much worse and much more painful.
The best first step to getting rid of these things is prevention!
Their are some aspects of acne that are not preventable: Genetics. If you father and mother had it you will more than likely will to. Make sure to thank them! Horm... (read more)
Author: Ian parks
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8. How to Minimize Acne Scars
June 07, 2009
Some people bear their acne scars for a lifetime with little change in the scars, but in other people the skin undergoes some degree of remodeling and acne scars diminish in size. People also have differing feelings about acne scars. It is also difficult to predict how successfully scars can be prevented by effective acne treatment. Acne scars are most often the product of an inflamed lesion, such as a papule , pustule , or cyst. Causes of Acne Scars If you have acne, you probably worry about acne scars. Scars form at the site of an injury to the tissue and the occurrence of scarri... (read more)
Author: Keith Wolfe
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October 30, 2008
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Necessary Information About Granuloma Annulare Diagnostic Hallmarks
1. Distribution: dorsal feet and hands; elbows and ankles 2. Annular configuration 3. Slowly evolving shapes and sizes 4. Violaceous color.
Clinical Presentation
The primary lesion of granuloma annulare is a nonscaIing, dome-shaped or slightly flattened papule 3 to 6 mm in diameter. These papules may be skin colored, pink, or violaceous. Lesions on the lower extremities are more darkly colored than those located elsewhere. The multiple papules of... (read more)
Author: Victor Jackson
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10. Detailed Information on Malakoplakia
October 20, 2008
Malakoplakia is a chronic granulomatous inflammatory disorder. Malakoplakia is inflammatory condition which makes its presence known as a papule, plaque or ulceration that generally affects the genitourinary tract. However, it may also be related with other bodily organs. The inflammation is characterized by enlarged, granular macrophages, scattered PMNs, and characteristic concentrically lamellate, calcified structures called Michaelis-Gutman bodies. Microscopically it is characterized by the presence of foamy histiocytes with basophilic inclusions called Michaelis-Gutmann bodies.
Malako... (read more)
Author: Juliet Cohen
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11. The Scary Pimples
February 12, 2008
A pimple is a type of skin lesion that is caused by inflamed and/or obstructed pores. The most common cause of pimples is acne. Pimple is a small inflamed elevation of the skin; a pustule or papule. Some say popping a pimple can scar, others say it can't scar. I tend to think that lancing and gently squeezing pimples that are at the surface and white will usually not lead to scarring. However, trying to squeeze a pimple that is still below the surface may lead to major problems.
Inside the pore are little sebaceous glands which produce sticky sebum. When the outer layers of skin shed (as... (read more)
Author: Rachel Broune
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12. Treating Teenage Acne
January 28, 2008
Treating Teenage Acne
Acne is looked at as if it is a skin disease. Actually acne is a way more complex disorder, affecting mainly the facial skin and not that often the back, chest, shoulders. Acne developed in varies forms, from the common whiteheads (acne underneath the skin) and blackheads (surface skin acne), papule (red-pink bumps), pustule (pimples with a red base) to more severe forms such as cists and nodules which are deep skin painful pimples often causing scars.
Acne is not specific to a certain race or population group. Acne can affect virtually anybody since it doesn'... (read more)
Author: Mister V
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13. Home Remedies for Acne which you are looking for
November 25, 2007
Acne is very common condition seen in almost all the humans. One or the other time, all of us must have experience acne or pimple. This is nothing but a skin condition in which, the skin gets inflamed on a particular spot and appears as a papule or as an elevated seed like structure. Acne and pimple are generally same and used to describe those so called 'spots' on the body.
Acne can happen anywhere in the body such as thighs, back, shoulder, neck and face. But most commonly but most worried place is the face. People, across the world, spend millions of dollars to cure their acne conditi... (read more)
Author: Peter rodrick
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14. A Few Things You Need to Know About Acne Types
September 28, 2007
Acne has been known to have different shapes and sizes and you can often hear or read about lesions, comedons, papule, pustule, nodule and cyst. These are the most frequent Acne types and here you can read more about them and how you can fight Acne.
The lesion is known to be caused mostly by an injury or a disease. The external lesions that appear on the skin can be caused by Acne, cuts or skin cancer. So when you hear about Acne lesions you should thing of damage on the skin and sebaceous follicle caused by Acne.
Acne lesions have different shapes and depend on the type of Acne. The... (read more)
Author: I C
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15. What You Must Comprehend About Acne Treatment Kit
July 31, 2007
If you mistaken an acne papule and acne pustule it is because they look just about the same with their characteristic small and roundish lesions. You can tell these two apart as the obvious differences between them is that acne pustule contains pus and much more clearly visible. Acne pustule can be seen as having very red surrounding skin and a whitish center. The inflammation seen in acne pustule does not necessarily caused by exorbitant amount of bacteria.
For acne sufferers using makeup, you can reduce the effect of makeup on your acne by using a non cometigenic cosmetic product.A tip... (read more)
Author: Nasrul Ismail
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16. This Is A Must For Acne Treatment Products Info Seekers
July 26, 2007
The world of acne is plagued by a lot of myths and old wives tales that have been handed down for generations. Get you fact straight before attempting to get the cure you really need. The resulting inaccurate account and misinformation will resulted in you to have difficulties in finding the root cause of your acne problems and hence frustation as to quickly remove your acne problems.
A papule is also a form of acne and it is often not as serious as the bigger brethren, however it can be a source of irritation. An acne papule falls short of a full blown inflammation type of acne. It is a ... (read more)
Author: Nasrul Ismail
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17. Acne Treatments- Cures For Second and Third Stages Of Acne
June 06, 2006
Acne grows in stages. If we allow acne to grow up to the third stage, it may burst and also leave permanent scars. To understand how acne may be stopped to grow up to second or third stage, it is important to know more about the later stages of acne.
Blackheads and whiteheads are first stages of acne. In the later stages they break out as papule, pustule, nodule and cyst. Let us find out more about them.
What is a papule - a papule is a slightly elevated lesion that is solid. Papules are generally less than 5 mm in diameter.
What is a pustule- pustules are filled with pus that c... (read more)
Author: cd mohatta
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