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Papules

Inflammatory

Small (≤5 mm) pink-to-red inflamed bumps, tender to touch, without a visible pus head.

Sources: NIAMS / NIH — Acne, Vasam et al. 2023 — Acne vulgaris review (Biochem Biophys Rep)

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