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Examples of papule in a Sentence
the reddish, itchy papules that are characteristic of the rash
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More rare side effects include skin infection, abrasions, or papules at the injection site.
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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
Stage 2: Papules Next, the macules will begin to rise and turn into papules.
—Julia Landwehr, Health, 21 June 2023
These patches are called papules and are caused by inflammation in the skin.
—Lambeth Hochwald, Health, 24 Mar. 2023
This type of psoriasis usually presents as pinkish papules on the skin and may be treated with topical medication, oral medication, light therapy, or biologics.
—Lambeth Hochwald, Health, 24 Mar. 2023
Soldiers marching to Rome from Mesopotamia in late 165 AD were ill, many covered in red and black papules that eventually would scab over and fall off.
—Fox News, 22 Apr. 2020
The symptoms, described by famous Roman physician Galen, were unpleasant: diarrhea, coughing, fever, dry throat and the aforementioned papules.
—Fox News, 22 Apr. 2020
The researchers concluded that both formulations were effective at treating rosacea, especially the papules and pustules associated with the condition.
—Sarah Jacoby, SELF, 5 Mar. 2019
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
Stage 2: Papules Next, the macules will begin to rise and turn into papules.
—Julia Landwehr, Health, 21 June 2023
These patches are called papules and are caused by inflammation in the skin.
—Lambeth Hochwald, Health, 24 Mar. 2023
This type of psoriasis usually presents as pinkish papules on the skin and may be treated with topical medication, oral medication, light therapy, or biologics.
—Lambeth Hochwald, Health, 24 Mar. 2023
Soldiers marching to Rome from Mesopotamia in late 165 AD were ill, many covered in red and black papules that eventually would scab over and fall off.
—Fox News, 22 Apr. 2020
The symptoms, described by famous Roman physician Galen, were unpleasant: diarrhea, coughing, fever, dry throat and the aforementioned papules.
—Fox News, 22 Apr. 2020
The researchers concluded that both formulations were effective at treating rosacea, especially the papules and pustules associated with the condition.
—Sarah Jacoby, SELF, 5 Mar. 2019
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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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