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Papule

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Illustrations	Definition

Illustrations

Molluscum contagiosum - close-up

Molluscum contagiosum - close-up of the chest

Lichen nitidus on the abdomen

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A papule is a skin lesion that is small, solid, and raised. The bump is smaller than 1 centimeter.

Update Date: 10/18/2006

Updated by: Kevin Berman, MD, PhD, Associate, Atlanta Center for Dermatologic Disease, Atlanta, GA. Review provided by VeriMed Healthcare Network.

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