Papule vs Pustule vs Nodule: Pictures, Differences, and Causes A papule is a raised skin lesion less than 1 cm in diameter, a pustule is a raised skin lesion filled with pus and smaller than 1 cm, and a nodule is a firm skin lesion larger than 1 cm that involves the deeper layers of the skin
Papule - Wikipedia Papule and plaque A papule is a small, well-defined bump in the skin [2] It is smaller than a nodule; it can be as tiny as a pinhead and is typically less than 1 cm in width, according to some sources, [2][3] and 0 5 cm according to others [4]
Papule: MedlinePlus Medical Encyclopedia A papule is a solid or cystic (may be fluid filled) raised spot on the skin that is less than 0 39 inches (in) or 1 centimeter (cm) wide It is a type of skin lesion