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.
Considerations:
Common Causes:
Home Care:
Call your health care provider if:
What to expect at your health care provider's office:
Review Date: 10/18/2006 Reviewed By: Kevin Berman, MD, PhD, Associate, Atlanta Center for Dermatologic Disease, Atlanta, GA. Review provided by VeriMed Healthcare Network.
