2. Appears as clusters of
bumps
Size: range in size from
pinpoint to pinhead
Flat topped and round
Same color as skin or
pinkish
Commonly occur on
chest, abdomen, arms,
and genital areas
In rare cases, they may
itch
3. A medical diagnosis is
required by a primary
doctor or physician
This is the only way
to receive treatment
Different forms:
Annular, linear,
hypertrophic,
atrophic, bullous,
ulcerative, pigmented
4. Initial causes: unknown
Papules that appear are result of inflammation
Controlled by white blood cells called T
lymphocytes
Cells usually active by site of disease or injury
5. Usually clears up on its own after a few months
Doctor may prescribe one of the following
Corticosteroids : will decrease inflammation but has
major side effects
Retinoid: synthetic version of vitamin A that can be
a topical or oral treatment
Phototherapy: type of light therapy
6. Could go away
eventually
If it does go away:
May be permanent
browning or graying of
skin
Darker the patients skin
the more noticeable
Persistent skin lesions
and mouth ulcers may
slightly raise the risk of
developing cancer
(rare)
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