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| ICD-9 | 709.8 |
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A papule is a small and solid elevation of the skin.[1] Papules do not contain pus, which distinguishes them from pustules. Papules often occur in clusters and can accompany rashes.
A condition that causes a papule is called a papulosis. Examples of papuloses include:
- Lymphomatoid papulosis
- Bowenoid papulosis
- Clear cell papulosis
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Causes
Papules can be caused by:
- Inflammation (which in turn is often caused by infection or abrasion of the skin)
- Accumulated secretion of skin tissue (hyperplasia) or glandular fluids.
- Presence of an infection such as disseminated histoplasmosis.
- Hypertrophy of skin cells
- Acne
- Abnormal growth of blood vessels (see angioma)
See also
References
External links
- 1007026196 at GPnotebook
- Papule
- Acne Papule Pustule Article from Beat-Acne.info
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