papule

Example Sentences

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While most people do develop skin lesions, many reported having only a single papule that was often obscured inside a mucosal area, such as inside the mouth, throat or rectum, making it easier to miss.

From Salon

The monkeypox rash results in well-rounded skin lesions, and as they progress, they turn into papules, which are raised areas of the skin that can appear like a pencil eraser, McQuiston said.

From Los Angeles Times

The monkeypox rash results in well-rounded skin lesions, and as they progress, they turn into papules, which are higher raised areas of the skin that can appear like a pencil eraser, McQuiston said.

From Los Angeles Times

If the dry skin evolves into a red rash with scaly, itchy papules or patches, this is a tell-tale sign of eczema.

From Fox News

When it comes to my indurated papules, I tell myself: “Must. Not. Scratch. Scratching just makes it worse.”

From Washington Post