Papule Health Dictionary

Papule: From 3 Different Sources


A small, solid, slightly raised area of skin. Papules are usually less than 5 mm in diameter, are raised or flat, have a smooth or warty texture, and are either pigmented or the colour of the surrounding skin.
Health Source: BMA Medical Dictionary
Author: The British Medical Association
Small (less than 5 mm) solid elevation of the skin or mucous membranes. A larger lesion is called a nodule.
Health Source: Medical Dictionary
Author: Health Dictionary

Gottron’s Papules

see dermatomyositis.... gottron’s papules

Penile Pearly Papules

pale or skin-coloured papules that cluster around the corona of the glans penis in young uncircumcised men. They are asymptomatic but may be mistaken for viral warts.... penile pearly papules



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