What are papules?

papules are a type of skin lesion. They are bumps on the surface of the skin, which are usually 3/8 inches (1 cm) or smaller, and can be red, brown, purple or pink, depending on their causes. If the papules are scratched or selected, they can tear and become crispy, itchy or infected. Papules are a symptom of common skin disorders such as acne or rosacea, and may also be a symptom of disease such as chickenpox. These follicles or pores also produce oil and hair. In the case of acne, pores are clogged with dead skin cells and bacteria. Acne papules are usually relatively small and concentrated in one area, often giving the skin a rough feeling that is similar to abrasive paper. The wilderness contains pus and are often painful, while papules are generally painless unless they are scratched or unseemed open, and do not contain pus. The papules usually leave themselves without treatment, while pustules can proceed to more serious, deeper lesions called cysts, which often lead to scarring.

Rosacea also suffers from the papules on the cheeks, nose, chin, neck and head of the head. Rosacea is often confused with acne for adults, but they are quite different conditions. The suffering rosace rarely infected lesions such as suffering acne, and rosacea is often characterized by serious redness of the face when exposed to light, heat or triggers such as spicy food or alcohol. Although adults may suffer acne, it is more common in adolescents of all races, while Rosacea tends to influence adult northwest European descent.

Mild acne papules can be treated for countermeasures such as alcohol, benzoyl peroxide or salicylic acid. These treatments reduce excess oil in the skin and killbacteria that cause more serious lesions. Treatment of heavy acne involves cortisone to reduce inflammation or anti -inflammatory antibiotics such as tetracycline. Determined female acne can also use ORIl contraceptives to reduce the outbreaks of acne associated with hormonal changes caused by menstruation.

While some rosacea is treated with cosmetics to reduce its appearance, prescription drugs such as tetracycline or local azelaic acid can also be used. Rosacea patients can also be asked to maintain the trigger diary that led to redness or papules such as food or solar exposures to reduce their symptoms by avoiding triggers.