A macule is simply the medical term for a small area of discolored skin, including freckles and age spots. A macule is a flat, distinct, discolored area of skin less than 1 centimeter (cm) wide. It ...

A 35-year-old woman reported developing redness on her neck after applying a perfume sample while on vacation. She did not recall the name of the perfume. The area had stung at first, but in a week, ...