Papule Causes & Reasons

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Possible Causes

Acne Vulgaris

It is characterized by enlarged pores and thickened skin. Papules on the nose and related rosacea in the surrounding areas of the face are often observed. [stanfordmedicine25.stanford.edu]

They were also expressed in microcysts, but in lower amounts compared to those in papules. [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]

[…] of several to many papules/pustules and few to several nodules; and severe of numerous or extensive papules/pustules and many nodules. [7] Noninflammatory lesions did not [medscape.com]

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Atopic Dermatitis

A 14-year-old patient with severe widespread atopic dermatitis (AD) and concurrent molluscum contagiosum virus (MCV) presented with MCV papules that were surrounded by dermatitis-free [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]

DERMATITIS Abstract Abstract Atopic dermatitis is a chronic inflammatory skin disease that affects mostly people/families with a history of allergies that characterized by itchy papules [juke.kedokteran.unila.ac.id]

Lichen simplex chronicus (LSC) is a skin disorder characterized by chronic itching and scratching, which can lead to thick, leathery, brownish skin, sometimes with papules [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]

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Rosacea

It is characterized by enlarged pores and thickened skin. Papules on the nose and related rosacea in the surrounding areas of the face are often observed. [stanfordmedicine25.stanford.edu]

Papules and pustules. Dome-shaped red papules with or without accompanying pustules, often in crops, are typical. Nodules may also occur. [rosacea.org]

Clinical features include transient and permanent erythema, inflammatory papules and pustules, phymatous changes, and ocular signs and symptoms. [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]

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Insect Bite

Papules may form at a considerable distance from the causative insect bite. [symptoma.com]

The eruptions consisted of itchy erythematous papules, nodules, plaques, and vesicles. [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]

This initial lesion becomes intensely itchy after a few days to about a month, and the scratching leads to secondary skin lesions consisting of papules (solid elevations), [britannica.com]

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Basal Cell Carcinoma

Fourteen years later, a gray-colored skin papule was noted in the previously irradiated area. The scalp biopsy revealed BCC. The scalp BCC was adequately resected. [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]

It presents as a red macule or papule; therefore, in most cases, it may easily be mistaken for a benign vascular lesion, such as a telangiectasia or angioma. [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]

Basal cell carcinoma is a superficial, slowly growing papule or nodule that derives from certain epidermal cells. [msdmanuals.com]

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Pruritic Urticarial Papules and Plaques of Pregnancy

The papules and plaques often first appear within stretch marks. [en.wikipedia.org]

We propose that this entity be termed "pruritic urticarial papules and plaques of pregnancy (PUPPP)". [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]

A 30-year-old woman developed pruritic urticarial papules and plaques of pregnancy (PUPPP). [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]

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Malignant Neoplasm of the Skin

Learn More Close Merkel Cell Carcinoma Kaposi Sarcoma Kaposi sarcoma KS lesions may be flat (patches or macules), raised (plaques or papules), or bumpy (nodules). [skincancer.net]

Characteristic features of BCCs may include: A few millimetres to several centimetres in diameter Waxy small raised lesions (papules) with a depressed centre Pearl-like and [southerncross.co.nz]

Although the classic clinical presentation as a rapidly growing papule in a sun-exposed site of an elderly patient is not specific, certain histopathologic and ancillary pathologic [doi.org]

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Cutaneous Candidiasis

Erythematous papules with pale centers are present on the arm of a 13-year-old boy with neutropenia and Ewing's sarcoma. [nejm.org]

The most common presentation of CCC in neonates weighing 1000 g was a generalized eruption of erythematous macules, papules, and/or pustules that sometimes evolved to include [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]

(b) Improvement of the papules after 2 weeks of oral fluconazole treatment. [journals.sagepub.com]

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Viral Exanthem

It typically manifests as red or violaceous papules, nodules, or plaques, mainly on the face. [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]

It is characterized by symmetric purpuric or painful edema and erythema that progress to purpuric papules and petechiae. [visualdx.com]

There are occasionally painful and pruritic papules with petechiae on the hands and feet. [clinicaladvisor.com]

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Milium

[…] occurs in areas of chronic sun exposure such as the face, neck and backs of the hands and is characterized by multiple small, discrete, usually amber-colored, dome-shaped papules [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]

In addition to the typical translucent papules seen on the forehead, there were warty papules on the backs of both hands with unusual histological and ultrastructural features [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]

In this rare condition, translucent papules develop on sun-exposed areas of skin, with onset in childhood. [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]

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Intertrigo

Intertrigo associated with a fungal superinfection may produce satellite papules and pustules. [aafp.org]

Microbes responsible for intertrigo Candida albicans (yeast) – develops quickly, itchy, moist, peeling red and white skin, with some small papules/pustules Corynebacterium [myvagina.com]

In candidal intertrigo, the presence of outlying satellite papules and/or pustules is diagnostic. [visualdx.com]

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Lichen Sclerosus

Cherry angiomas (Campbell de Morgan spots) are common acquired red skin papules composed of dilated capillary loops, usually of unknown aetiology. [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]

The extragenital involvement is uncommon and is characterized by small rounded macules or papules, pearly white in color. [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]

Lichen sclerosus et atrophicus (LSA) is a chronic inflammatory dermatosis, characterized by shiny, atrophic, hypochromic papules with a predilection for the genital and perineal [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]

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Pulmonary Tumor Embolism

Pruritic urticarial papules and plaques of pregnancy. JAMA. 1979 Apr 20;241(16):1696-9. [PubMed: 430731] 3. Ahmadi S, Powell FC. [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]

Pruritic urticarial papules and plaques of pregnancy presenting in the postpartum period is extremely rare. [mdedge.com]

Pruritic Urticarial Papules and Plaques of Pregnancy, often referred to as PUPPP, is the most common dermatologic condition occurring in pregnant patients. [aocd.org]

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Erythema Elevatum Diutinum

Asymptomatic papules and plaques measuring from 0.7 to 9.0 cm were seen over the interphalangeal joints, elbows, knees, and ankles. [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]

Erythema elevatum diutinum is a rare neutrophilic dermatoses with vasculitis, which presents as persistent, symmetrical, purple or brownish papules and nodules, mainly in [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]

Clinical findings involve symmetrical livid-erythematous to red-brown papules and plaques or nodules which are initially soft but become firmer. [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]

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Sweet Syndrome

papules, nodules and/orPainful red skin papules, nodules and/or plaquesplaques  Neutrophilic infiltration of skin (particularlyNeutrophilic infiltration of skin (particularly [slideshare.net]

Sweet syndrome is a cutaneous lesion characterized by tender, red inflammatory nodules or papules. [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]

Abstract Sweet syndrome, also referred to as acute febrile neutrophilic dermatosis, is characterized by tender, red inflammatory nodules or papules that occur in association [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]

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Pyoderma Gangrenosum

The ulcer often starts as a small papule or collection of papules, which break down to form small ulcers with a “cat's paw” appearance. [doi.org]

Papules that begin as small "spouts" can be treated with Dakin's solution to prevent infection and wound clusters also benefit from this disinfectant. [en.wikipedia.org]

[…] neutrophilic infiltrate-and 8 minor criteria: (1) exclusion of infection; (2) pathergy; (3) history of inflammatory bowel disease or inflammatory arthritis; (4) history of papule [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]

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Dermatomyositis

Figure 1: Grotton papules on the hand of a 30-year-old woman. [cmaj.ca]

In the physical examination, a reddish rash on the face and Gottron's papules on the knuckles were detected. [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]

She had an early heliotrope rash, shawl sign, and Gottron papules. [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]

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Prurigo Nodularis

Initially, her lesions resembled prurigo nodularis rather than umbilicated keratotic papules. [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]

It occurs in patients with chronic itch and is characterized by multiple hyperkeratotic papules and nodules. [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]

Abstract Prurigo nodularis is an intensely pruritic dermatosis characterized by lichenified and excoriated papules and nodules. [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]

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Squamous Cell Carcinoma of the Skin

Grossly, each tumor presented as a rapidly growing crusted papule on actinic damaged skin of the face. [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]

Review Topic QID: 101308 1 Hamartomatous lesion of sebaceous glands 2 Dry, scaly, hyperkeratotic papule 3 A single, large pink patch M1 Select Answer to see Preferred Response [medbullets.com]

Hyperkeratotic pink papule located on sun exposed surface (cheek) characteristic of a squamous cell carcinoma. Figure 2. [dermatologyadvisor.com]

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Acute Myeloid Leukemia

[…] splenomegaly, monocytosis with granulocytosis, and thrombocytopenia. leukemia cu tis leukemia with leukocytic invasion of the skin marked by pink, reddish brown, or purple macules, papules [medical-dictionary.thefreedictionary.com]

Leukemia cutis (multiple purplish papules or diffuse rash) Splenomegaly occurs in 50% of patients Bone discomfort (especially in ribs, sternum, and tibia) Older adults may [physio-pedia.com]

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Cutaneous T-Cell Lymphoma

We describe here an indolent leukaemic patient with cutaneous T-cell lymphoma, who initially had a nodulo-tumourous eruption with a crop of solid papules, but finally presented [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]

Patients presented with papules and nodules on the trunk and extremities without antecedent patch or plaque disease. [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]

We report a case of a 36-year-old man who presented with erythematous, studded papules and plaques on the left upper extremity and right anterior thigh diagnosed as mycosis [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]

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Dermatitis

Periorificial dermatitis is a common facial skin problem characterised by groups of itchy or tender small red papules. [dermnetnz.org]

The presentation can range from blistering to erythematous papules and vesicles to crusted plaques that resolve with Keflex and topical corticosteroid cream. [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]

It is given this name because the papules occur around the eyes, the nostrils, the mouth and occasionally, the genitals. [dermnetnz.org]

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Urticaria Pigmentosa

The patient exhibited multiple pigmented papules on the trunk and the extremities. [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]

[…] objects, occurring in two forms: In the autosomal dominant form, which is associated with fever, arthralgias, and leukocytosis, the lesions occur as erythematous, burning papules [medical-dictionary.thefreedictionary.com]

Skin efflorescences usually comprise macula and papules of light brown or reddish color. [symptoma.com]

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Bed Bug Infestation

[…] diagnosis of bed bug infestation starts with consultation for clinical reactions to bites but symptoms vary greatly Suspect bed bug bites whenever a patient consults for papules [bmj.com]

In the course of Cimicosis, papules that are extremely itchy may develop and can persist for several days to weeks. [bjmp.org]

Immunological reactions to bedbug saliva vary, but typically, bites yield erythematous and pruritic papules. [u.osu.edu]

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Malignant Atrophic Papulosis

Peristomal atrophic papules. Degos' disease (malignant atrophic papulosis). Archives of Dermatology, 128 (2). [experts.umich.edu]

It is characterized by a deep subcutaneous vasculopathy resulting in atrophic, porcelain-white papules. [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]

Many consider porcelain white atrophic papules as pathognomonic for malignant atrophic papulosis (MAP), or Degos' disease. [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]

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Skin Infection

A kidney transplant recipient recently treated for acute cellular rejection presented with skin papules overlying a tattoo. [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]

Herein we describe the case of a 51-year- old man who presented with erythematous papules over a tattoo on the back 10 days after a tattoo session. [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]

For 10 days, the skin infection morphed from cellulitis, papules, pustules, and eventually into sporotrichoid linear granuloma. [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]

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Pulmonary Bullous Emphysema

Pruritic urticarial papules and plaques of pregnancy. JAMA. 1979 Apr 20;241(16):1696-9. [PubMed: 430731] 3. Ahmadi S, Powell FC. [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]

Pruritic urticarial papules and plaques of pregnancy presenting in the postpartum period is extremely rare. [mdedge.com]

Pruritic Urticarial Papules and Plaques of Pregnancy, often referred to as PUPPP, is the most common dermatologic condition occurring in pregnant patients. [aocd.org]

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Amyloidosis

A 49-year-old woman who has been treated irregularly for atopic dermatitis for 7 years presented with localized brownish papules on the left forearm and right elbow. [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]

Lesions consist of multiple raised spots (papules) that are scaly and red/brown. Papules may coalesce into thickened plaques. [dermnetnz.org]

Papules in the auricular concha: lichen amyloidosus in a case of biphasic amyloidosis. Dermatologica 1990; 181: 149- 151. 15. Tursen U, Kaya TI, Dusmez D, Ikizoglu G. [arastirmax.com]

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Tufted Angioma

A 4-month-old girl developed coalescing, red-purple, firm plaques with irregular borders and superimposed papules in the left groin. [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]

A 59-year-old man developed grouped erythematous papules on the skin of the right axilla and arm shortly after orthotopic liver transplantation. [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]

Clinical manifestations are dull red coalescent papules and plaques, most commonly located on the neck, shoulders, and upper back, and can sometimes be tender. [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]

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Hereditary Leiomyomatosis and Renal Cell Cancer

A cluster of soft red-brown papules ranging 2 to 7 mm was present on the left side of her upper back with solitary papules on her lower extremities, consistent with leiomyomas [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]

Clinical findings include clusters of variably-painful, skin-colored-to-red-brown papules. [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]

The three main symptoms of HLRCC are red skin papules called cutaneous piloleiomyomas; multiple early-onset uterine leiomyomas; and susceptibility to type 2 papillary renal [bhdsyndrome.org]

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