Examples of papule in a Sentence
the reddish, itchy papules that are characteristic of the rash
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In individuals with a lighter skin tone, papules can appear red, but those with a darker skin tone may exhibit them in shades of brown, purple, or gray.5
Your healthcare provider may recommend a similar treatment, such as a topical steroid cream, for papules.6
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Emmanuella Ogbonna, Health, 9 May 2025
May Be Useful in Acne Treatment People with acne often have lowered serum zinc levels, and both oral and topical zinc have been found to reduce the prevalence of inflammatory papules, both when used as monotherapy and as a supplemental therapy.5
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—Jamie Johnson, Verywell Health, 1 May 2025
Some research shows that people with acne generally have lower levels of zinc in their blood and that taking supplemental zinc may reduce inflammatory papules.
—Ann Pietrangelo, Verywell Health, 1 Oct. 2024
These often red, inflamed bumps are also called papules.
—Ann Pietrangelo, Verywell Health, 1 Oct. 2024
This form of rosacea is often mistaken for acne and involves bumps that can be papules or pustules.1
A small clinical trial of 50 people showed that a 20 mg dose taken twice a day can mostly or completely clear skin lesions within four weeks.
—Megan Nunn, Verywell Health, 13 Sep. 2024
Look for small blackheads and red bumps (papules) on your child's skin.
—Angela Palmer Updated, Verywell Health, 16 Apr. 2024
More rare side effects include skin infection, abrasions, or papules at the injection site.
—Loren Savini, Allure, 13 Sep. 2023
Pimples, also called whiteheads, pustules or papules, are small tender bumps found on the areas of the body where the most oil glands are present, such as on one's face, back, shoulders, and neck.
—Daryl Austin, USA TODAY, 12 Aug. 2023
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Emmanuella Ogbonna, Health, 9 May 2025
May Be Useful in Acne Treatment People with acne often have lowered serum zinc levels, and both oral and topical zinc have been found to reduce the prevalence of inflammatory papules, both when used as monotherapy and as a supplemental therapy.5
4.
—Jamie Johnson, Verywell Health, 1 May 2025
Some research shows that people with acne generally have lower levels of zinc in their blood and that taking supplemental zinc may reduce inflammatory papules.
—Ann Pietrangelo, Verywell Health, 1 Oct. 2024
These often red, inflamed bumps are also called papules.
—Ann Pietrangelo, Verywell Health, 1 Oct. 2024
This form of rosacea is often mistaken for acne and involves bumps that can be papules or pustules.1
A small clinical trial of 50 people showed that a 20 mg dose taken twice a day can mostly or completely clear skin lesions within four weeks.
—Megan Nunn, Verywell Health, 13 Sep. 2024
Look for small blackheads and red bumps (papules) on your child's skin.
—Angela Palmer Updated, Verywell Health, 16 Apr. 2024
More rare side effects include skin infection, abrasions, or papules at the injection site.
—Loren Savini, Allure, 13 Sep. 2023
Pimples, also called whiteheads, pustules or papules, are small tender bumps found on the areas of the body where the most oil glands are present, such as on one's face, back, shoulders, and neck.
—Daryl Austin, USA TODAY, 12 Aug. 2023
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“Papule.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/papule. Accessed 8 Jul. 2025.
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papule
noun
pap·ule
ˈpap-(ˌ)yül 
: a small solid usually conical elevation of the skin caused by inflammation, accumulated secretion, or hypertrophy of tissue elements
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