Skin-papule: Causes & Reasons

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Possible Causes for skin papule

Rosacea

Acne rosacea (commonly referred to as rosacea) is a common skin disease which is characterized by redness, papules, pustules, and swelling. [stanfordmedicine25.stanford.edu]

while 9 (60%) had phototype VI skin and presented with skin-coloured papules; and 10 (67%) had histology showing granulomatous rosacea, while 5 (33%) declined a facial skin [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]

Description Rosacea produces redness and flushing of the skin, as well as pustules and papules. [medical-dictionary.thefreedictionary.com]

Acne Vulgaris

Acne rosacea (commonly referred to as rosacea) is a common skin disease which is characterized by redness, papules, pustules, and swelling. [stanfordmedicine25.stanford.edu]

A whitehead is characterized by a pimple that remains under the surface of the skin. [nativeremedies.com]

The following types are possible: Whiteheads: These remain under the skin and are small Blackheads: Clearly visible, they are black and appear on the surface of the skin Papules [medicalnewstoday.com]

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]

In general terms, BCCs appear as a change in the skin, such as a growth or a sore that does not heal. [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]

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]

Surrounding skin should also be examined and palpated. [dermatologyadvisor.com]

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]

Pruritic Urticarial Papules and Plaques of Pregnancy

Pruritus (itching), Diagnosis pruritic urticarial papules and plaques of pregnancy Dark skin N Pregnancy Y Immuno-suppression N pruritic urticarial papules and plaques of [dermquest.com]

Examination of the skin revealed erythematous papules and urticarial plaques involving the abdominal striae with periumbilical sparing (Figure 1A). [mdedge.com]

Symptoms Pruritus (itching), Diagnosis pruritic urticarial papules and plaques of pregnancy Dark skin N Pregnancy Y Immuno-suppression N pruritic urticarial papules and plaques [dermquest.com]

Malignant Melanoma of the Skin

A 59-year-old man was incidentally found to have a small flesh-colored papule on the arm during a skin cancer screening. [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]

Herein, we present a case of a 66-year-old man who developed erythematous scaly papules on the face and bilateral upper extremities after beginning therapy with trametinib [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]

[…] or obviously (d) elevated above the surface of the skin, and terminate as a pink or flesh-colored papule (e). [melanoma.org]

HIV Infection

Molluscum contagiosum is a benign viral infection of the skin. [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]

[…] or nodules Kaposi sarcoma or bartonellosis Biopsy Antiretroviral drugs and treatment of cause — Centrally umbilicated skin lesions Cryptococcosis or molluscum contagiosum [merckmanuals.com]

Lesions typically present as dome-shaped, flesh-colored, umbilicated papules that range in size from 1 to 5 millimeters in diameter. [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]

Dermatomyositis

(Gottron’s papules/sign) Roughened, dry skin on palms and fingers (mechanic’s hands) Polymyositis Gradual onset of proximal muscle weakness Fatigue, general discomfort, weight [actharrheumatology.com]

The most specific skin signs are Gottron papules over the knuckles and a periorbital heliotropic rash. [web.archive.org]

A 77-year-old woman was diagnosed as dermatomyositis with Gottron's papules, skin ulcers, anti-MDA5 antibody and rapid progressive interstitial pneumonia. [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]

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]

Affected skin usually demonstrates polygonal papules that coalesce into porcelain white plaques and can be associated with edema, telangiectasias, and comedo-like plug formation [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]

skin. [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]

Milium

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

On physical examination, he had clusters of 1 to 4 mm skin colored translucent and dome-shaped, papules forming a plaque with a size of 4 x 3 cm on his left mandibular angle [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]

The papules form on hyperpigmented and hypertrophic skin. The lesions are usually asymptomatic, and evolve over a period of 3 years. [elsevier.es]

Erythema Elevatum Diutinum

Erythema elevatum diutinum (EED) is a rare type of skin disorder characterized as raised papules or plaques with a skin discoloration of red, purple, brown or yellow. [patientslikeme.com]

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]

Erythema elevatum diutinum is a rare chronic inflammatory skin disease of unknown etiology with a histopathology of a leukocytoclastic vasculitis. [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]

Sweet Syndrome

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

[…] by fever, skin papules and plaques, and leukocytosis. [icd10data.com]

[…] febrile neutrophilic dermatosis) is characterizedneutrophilic dermatosis) is characterized by:by:  FeverFever  Peripheral neutrophiliaPeripheral neutrophilia  Painful red skin [slideshare.net]

Cutaneous Candidiasis

Papules and macules Appearance of satellite lesions However, the symptoms of cutaneous candidiasis may differ, based on the type of infection. [home-remedies-for-you.com]

(a) Clinical appearance of the infection showing multiple, hard papules on a scaly, reddish skin. [journals.sagepub.com]

[…] trunk, buttocks, under the breasts, or on other skin areas Macule or papule May have satellite lesions (smaller lesions next to bigger ones) Skin redness or inflammation [dxline.info]

Acneiform Drug Eruption

Acne vulgaris is a polymorphic infl ammatory skin disease, clinically characterized by mixture of comedones, superficial and deep infl amed papules, pustules, and nodules. [indiana.pure.elsevier.com]

[…] eruption Member Rated 0 Patient case no. 10804 Date added 02 June 2010 Patient details Age Adult Location India Localisation Head / face Primary Lesions Comedones Erythema papules [dermquest.com]

[…] acne [ ak ne ] a disorder of the skin with eruption of papules or pustules; more particularly, acne vulgaris. acne congloba ta ( conglobate acne ) severe acne, seen almost [medical-dictionary.thefreedictionary.com]

Kaposi Sarcoma

Kaposi sarcoma (KS) is a malignant proliferation of endothelial cells within the skin. [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]

Kaposi sarcoma is a highly vascular ("angioblastic") tumor of the skin characterized by soft purplish plaques and papules that form nodules which typically start on the feet [medicinenet.com]

Skin with diffuse involvement with violaceous papules and plaques, as well as lymphedema secondary to inguinal lymph node involvement. [infectiousdiseaseadvisor.com]

Penile Intraepithelial Neoplasia

Condylomata acuminata, papules, and macules were observed in 309 of the 480 men (64.4 percent). [cirp.org]

Papules may coalesce into larger plaques. [dermatologyadvisor.com]

Thirty-six (60 percent) of the 60 macules or papules tested contained papillomavirus DNA sequences. [cirp.org]

Eosinophilic Pustular Folliculitis

Overview A rare skin disorder characterized by the recurring development of characteristic skin papules and pustules. [checkorphan.org]

DISCUSSION The clinical manifestation of the present case was peculiar in that skin symptoms lacked macroscopic papules and pustules, and showed orofacial granuloma-like swelling [medicaljournals.se]

Eosinophilic pustular folliculitis presents with itchy red or skin-coloured dome-shaped papules and pustules. It may look like acne or other forms of folliculitis. [dermnetnz.org]

Insect Bite

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]

This may cause a bump (doctors call them “papules”) to form. The telltale sign is intense itching. [webmd.com]

They can all cause swelling or bumps on the skin. A small itchy lump (papule) which may develop up to 24 hours after a bite. [patient.info]

Trichofolliculoma

[…] trichofolliculoma Member Rated 0 Patient case no. 3133 Date added 30 June 2003 Patient details Age Elderly patient Localisation Head / face / forehead Description Primary Lesions Papule [dermquest.com]

The solitary type usually features a single papule or nodule anywhere on the skin. [e-ijd.org]

Usually seen around the nose, they present as small skin-coloured papules or nodules. [jpad.com.pk]

Papular Urticaria

Your sister’s skin will show papules, which are small, solid inflammations that do not contain any pus. These papules also cause severe itching. [yogawiz.com]

Papular urticaria is an allergic reaction caused by different insect bites, visible by crops of small papules on the affected area of the skin. [myhivescure.org]

The primary symptom/ manifestation associated with this condition is the formation or reddish, well demarcated papules on the skin which range from 2 mm to 2 cm in size. [simple-remedies.com]

Malignant Atrophic Papulosis

The systemic variant, in addition to the skin papules, is characterized by gastrointestinal manifestations including abdominal pain and distention, nausea, vomiting, diarrhea [linkedlifedata.com]

A 29-year-old Japanese man with malignant atrophic papulosis had a 1-year history of scattered, asymptomatic, whitish or skin-colored papules, as well as erythematous papules [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]

[…] medical eponyms Related people Robert Degos Walter Köhlmeier A lethal cutaneovisceral syndrome characterized by the association of pathogonomic umbilicated porcelain-white skin [whonamedit.com]

Confluent and Reticulated Papillomatosis

and organized in a network or reticulate pattern Papule hyperpigmentation (browning of papule skin surface) Papule localization to the upper trunk, underarm, and neck White [dovemed.com]

It’s characterized by gray-bluish papules (or inflamed bumps on the skin) usually limited to the central trunk area, though it can occasionally spread to the shoulders, pubic [ozarkderm.com]

Skin examination revealed brownish, verrucous, hyperkeratotic, 2 to 5 mm papules, which formed confluent patches and plaques with a reticulate network on the interscapular [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]

Granuloma Annulare

The bumps are caused by the clustering of T cells below the skin. [en.wikipedia.org]

Skin colored papules and nodules on the back and around the 3rd joint left IPJ (thin arrows). [scielo.conicyt.cl]

[…] of the skin. [randyjacobsmd.com]

HIV-2 Infection

OBJECTIVE: To determine the relative prevalence of HIV-1 and HIV-2 and to evaluate the World Health Organization testing strategy for HIV diagnosis in a low-risk population in Brazil. In addition, to assess risk factors for HIV infection. DESIGN: Sera obtained from 9885 consecutive blood donors were screened in[…] [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]

Keratoacanthoma

Skin papules were present in the right lateral canthal area and extended to the lateral border of the lower eyelid, measuring 1.3 cm. [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]

These initially look like reddish or skin-colored papules but rapidly develop into dome-like nodules at a later stage. [primehealthchannel.com]

A hard round papule develops on normal skin, enlarges rapidly and becomes centrally keratinized. [dermis.net]

Pseudoxanthoma Elasticum

Symptoms - Pseudoxanthoma elasticum- recessive form * Gastrointestinal hemorrhage * Obstructed arteries * Calcified heart vessels * Yellowish skin papules * Yellowish skin [checkorphan.org]

The patient on examination had yellow-to-skin-colored papules that coalesced into a cobblestone-appearing plaque on her lateral neck. [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]

(yellowish papules, skin laxity in flexural areas of the body), ocular (angioid streaks, subretinal neovascularisation and hemorrhage) ... [frontiersin.org]

Viral Exanthem

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

No papules. Hypotensive. Skin will blanch Toxic Shock Syndrome caused by Staph and Strep Lacy rash, not caused by Parvovirus [quizlet.com]

When papules are 1 cm in size, the appropriate term is plaque (palpable lesions elevated above the skin surface) or nodule (a larger, firm papule with a significant vertical [bestpractice.bmj.com]

Erythema Toxicum Neonatorum

The main symptom is a rash of small, yellow-to-white-colored bumps (papules) surrounded by red skin. There may be a few or several papules. [nlm.nih.gov]

[…] erythema toxicum neonatorum Member Rated 0 Patient case no. 638 Date added 01 January 1990 Patient details Age Baby / infant Localisation Head / face / forehead Primary Lesions Papule [dermquest.com]

Symptoms: The main symptom is a rash of small, yellow-to-white colored papules surrounded by red skin. There may be a few or several papules. [medigoo.com]

Pruritic Rash

This very common viral skin infection in children typically appears as widespread waxy flesh-coloured papules with a central pit (umbilicated) from which a viral particle [medicinetoday.com.au]

[…] are likely to bite Skin biopsy is nonspecific and not often done* Keratosis pilaris Pinpoint follicular papules and pustules on posterolateral upper arms, cheeks, anterior [aafp.org]

The type of skin lesion is of prognostic importance, since the survival rate is lower among patients with erythroderma or tumors than among patients with only patches or plaques [blogs.nejm.org]