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... A macule is a small, flat, distinct, colored area of skin that is less than 10 millimeters in diameter, and does not include a change in skin texture or thickness.
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This area of decreased pigment (hypopigmentation) is referred to as an "ash leaf macule" and is seen with the inherited disorder, tuberous sclerosis. Another finding, "confetti hypopigmentation" is evident as scattered white spots around the ash leaf spot.
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The definition of macule and related material ... Vitiligo is a macule that is a lighter color than the rest of the skin. Find out more information about vitiligo. Pityriasis Alba; Pityriasis alba is a skin condition related to eczema that causes light macules on the face.
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dermatology.about.com/library/bldefmacule.htm
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A macule is a change in the color of the skin. It is flat, if you were to close your eyes and run your fingers over the surface of a purely macular lesion, you could not detect it. A macule greater than 1 cm. may be referred to as a patch.
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www.pediatrics.wisc.edu/education/derm/tuta/macule.html
www.pediatrics.wisc.edu/education/derm/tuta/macule.html
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Definition of macule from the Merriam-Webster Online Dictionary with audio pronunciations, thesaurus, Word of the Day, and word games. ... Learn more about "Macule" and related topics at Britannica.com...
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www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/Macule
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Macule, A macule is a small, flat, distinct, colored area of skin that is less than 10 millimeters in diameter, and does not include a change in skin texture or thickness. ... Patients & Visitors ... Health Care Professionals...
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Online Medical Dictionary and glossary with medical definitions ... Macule: A small localized change in the color of skin that is neither raised (elevated) nor depressed. Macules are never large. They are basically little spots or blemishes in the skin. They are entirely flat and can only be appreciated by visual inspection;
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Cutaneous examination revealed a well-defined elongated macule over the back. According to the parents this patch was present from birth. A diagnosis of ashy/white leafy macules of Bournville's disease was made. Imaging of skull confirmed tuberous sclerosis.
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dermatlas.med.jhmi.edu/derm/result.cfm?Diagnosis=-93272...
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Tuberous sclerosis, hypopigmented macule Information from Drugs.com ... This area of decreased pigment (hypopigmentation) is referred to as an "ash leaf macule" and is seen with the inherited disorder, tuberous sclerosis. Another finding, "confetti hypopigmentation" is evident as scattered white spots around the ash leaf spot.
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