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Description
A macule is a small flat spot in skin.[1] It may be an early stage of another skin sign, and occurs in varied sizes, shapes and colours.[1][2]
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Border
Its border may be sharp or blurred and when touched, it feels like the surrounding normal skin.[1]
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Color
Colors vary from dark brown/black, light, red, purplish, and pink.[3]
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Size
It's size is generally less than 2cm in diameter, though when merged form a larger appearing patch.[4]
Shape
Shapes vary from round, to oval, and irregular.[3]
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Number
There may be one, several, or many.[3]
References
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 1.2 James, William D.; Elston, Dirk; Treat, James R.; Rosenbach, Misha A.; Neuhaus, Isaac (2020). "2. Cutaneous signs and diagnosis". Andrews' Diseases of the Skin: Clinical Dermatology (13th ed.). Edinburgh: Elsevier. p. 11. ISBN 978-0-323-54753-6.
- ↑ Oakley, Amanda. "Terminology in dermatology". dermnetnz.org. Archived from the original on 9 March 2022. Retrieved 16 April 2022.
- ↑ 3.0 3.1 3.2 Bolognia, Jean L.; Schaffer, Julie V.; Duncan, Karynne O.; Ko, Christine (2022). "1. Basics". Dermatology Essentials (2nd ed.). Elsevier. p. 4. ISBN 978-0-323-70971-2. Archived from the original on 2024-01-03. Retrieved 2024-01-02.
- ↑ Morris-Jones, Rachael (2019). "1. Introduction". In Morris-Jones, Rachael (ed.). ABC of Dermatology (7th ed.). Hoboken: Wiley Blackwell. pp. 3–4. ISBN 978-1-119-48899-6. Archived from the original on 2023-02-09. Retrieved 2023-02-09.