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  2. Skin condition - Wikipedia

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    Papule: A papule is a circumscribed, solid elevation of skin, varying in size from less than either 5 [10] or 10 mm in diameter at the widest point. [ 30 ] Plaque : A plaque has been described as a broad papule, or confluence of papules equal to or greater than 10 mm, [ 30 ] or alternatively as an elevated, plateau-like lesion that is greater ...

  3. Everything You Need to Know About Acne, from Causes to ... - AOL

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    There are non-inflammatory acne types, which include different kinds of pimples like whiteheads and blackheads, and inflammatory acne types, like papules, pustules, nodules, and cysts.

  4. Acne - Wikipedia

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    Moderate severity acne is said to occur when a higher number of inflammatory papules and pustules occur on the face, compared to mild cases of acne, and appear on the trunk of the body. [20] Severe acne is said to occur when nodules (the painful 'bumps' lying under the skin) are the characteristic facial lesions, and involvement of the trunk is ...

  5. Papule - Wikipedia

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    A papule can be flesh colored, yellow, white, brown, black, blue or purplish, or varying shades of red. [4] [6] The intensity of redness might indicate how long the papule has been present. [6] There may be just one or many, and they may occur irregularly in different parts of the body or appear in clusters. [2] It may progress to a pustule or ...

  6. These Pictures Will Help You Identify the Most Common ... - AOL

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    What it looks like: Like seborrheic dermatitis, perioral dermatitis causes red, inflamed skin and small pustules around the nose and mouth. Other symptoms to note : Flare-ups can be itchy and ...

  7. Comedo - Wikipedia

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    The chronic inflammatory condition that usually includes comedones, inflamed papules, and pustules is called acne. [3] [4] Infection causes inflammation and the development of pus. [2] Whether a skin condition classifies as acne depends on the number of comedones and infection. [4] Comedones should not be confused with sebaceous filaments.

  8. Acneiform eruption - Wikipedia

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    Papules and pustules with no true comedones are mostly found on the trunk and back. Nodulocystic lesions are uncommon. In contrast to acne, these lesions can appear anywhere on the body, not just on the face. When the cause is a drug eruption, the individual will usually specify that the lesions go away once the medication is stopped.

  9. Pimple - Wikipedia

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    A pimple or zit is a kind of comedo that results from excess sebum and dead skin cells getting trapped in the pores of the skin. In its aggravated state, it may evolve into a pustule or papule. [1]