Abstract
When a lesion is not palpable, it becomes apparent because of localized skin discoloration. These lesions are usually called macules when they measure less than 2 cm and patches when they are larger. This distinction between macules and patches, based on diameter, has no practical interest and therefore the term macule will be used to refer to localized changes in skin color, regardless of size. Macules are classified according to color.
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Lipsker, D. (2013). Flat Lesions. In: Clinical Examination and Differential Diagnosis of Skin Lesions. Springer, Paris. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-2-8178-0411-8_3
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