Maculopapular is a medical term used to describe a unique type of rash. It is a portmanteau of the terms Look up portmanteau word in Wiktionary, the free dictionary. ...

1. macule (meaning a small red lesion flush with the surface of the skin) and
2. papule meaning a small, raised red lesion.

Thus, the rash is comprised of both raised and flat small red lesions. It can be seen in a variety of conditions, including the measles and syphilis. The macule is the simplest dermatological lesion. ... Skin lesions caused by Chickenpox A Lesion is any abnormal tissue found on or in an organism, usually damaged by disease or trauma. ... A papule is a small, solid and usually conical elevation of the skin. ... Syphilis is a sexually transmitted disease (STD) caused by spirochaete bacterium, Treponema pallidum. ...