Plaque
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Latest Edit: Iva Lloyd, ND 2013-06-05 (EDT)
A plaque is a primary skin lesion that is solid and elevated and greater than 10mm in diameter. It is often formed by the confluence of papules.[1]
Conditions associated with plaques include:
- eczema
- cutaneos T-cell lymphoma
- lichen planus
- pityriasis rosea
- psoriasis
- seborrheic dermatitis
- tinea corporis
- tinea versicolor.
Check out other primary skin lesions
References
- ↑ Habif Thomas P., et al. (2005) Skin Disease, Diagnosis and Treatment Mosby.