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Prurigo nodularis (PN), also known as nodular prurigo, is a skin disorder characterized by pruritic , nodular lesions, which commonly appear on the trunk, arms and legs. [1] Patients often present with multiple excoriated nodules caused by chronic scratching.
Smaller (less than 0.5 cm) raised soft tissue bumps may be termed papules. [3] The evaluation of a skin nodule includes a description of its appearance, its location, how it feels to touch and any associated symptoms which may give clues to an underlying medical condition. [4] Nodules in skin include dermatofibroma [5] and pyogenic granuloma. [6]
Cutaneous lupus mucinosis, also known as papular and nodular mucinosis in lupus erythematosus, papular and nodular mucinosis of Gold, and papulonodular mucinosis in lupus erythematosus, is a cutaneous condition characterized by lesions that present as asymptomatic skin-colored, at times reddish, 0.5–2 cm papules and nodules.
Papules with scale on the palms and soles may occur in secondary syphilis, psoriasis, eczema, tinea manuum, mycosis fungoides. [6] In lichen planus papules may be itchy, flat-topped, polygonal, purplish with white streaks, and can be solitary, or occur in clusters or in a line.
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 in its diameter than in its depth. [29]
Papular sarcoid is a cutaneous condition characterized by papules, which are the most common morphology of cutaneous sarcoidosis. [2]: 708 Ichthyosiform sarcoidosis is a cutaneous condition resembling ichthyosis vulgaris or acquired ichthyosis, with fine scaling usually on the distal extremities, by caused by sarcoidosis. [2]: 710
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Acral persistent papular mucinosis is a chronic idiopathic cutaneous mucinosis with the following characteristics: [2] Papules, nodules, and/or plaques of lichenoid origin; Mucin deposition in conjunction with varying degrees of dermal fibrosis and fibroblast proliferation; The absence of thyroid disease.