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Skin cross-sections comparing a small raised papule, a broad plateau-like plaque, and a nodule extending deeper into the skin.Morphology Guide

Papule, Plaque, Nodule, or Tumor? How Size and Depth Change the Description

Distinguish papules, plaques, and nodules using size, contour, and depth, and explain why the term tumor does not establish malignancy.

5 min readRead →Best for: Medical students and dermatology rotatorsDermPrep morphology guide showing the steps for describing skin lesions before diagnosisMorphology Guide

Stop Calling It a Rash: How to Describe Skin Lesions

Use a repeatable morphology-first sequence to describe a skin finding precisely before naming the diagnosis.

8 min readRead →Best for: Clinical students and dermatology rotators