Plaque

Introduction:

Plaque is a term used in dermatological and microbiological practice to refer to certain characteristics of the skin or microorganisms. This may be a synonym for the word "blyakh" in Ozhegov's dictionary, which indicates "the clutch of something into a tight ring."

In this article, we'll look at a few examples of skin plaques and how important it is to properly diagnose and treat them.

What is a plaque: terminology and meaning

1. Large flat papule (in dermatology)

The term "plaque" is most often used to define large, flat papules (i.e., rashes on the surface of the skin) in dermatology. They can be not only an external manifestation of diseases, but also a serious symptom that signals problems within the body. Large flat papules can occur in various dermatological diseases such as psoriasis, eczema, atopic dermatitis, and in other diseases not related to the skin and hair. To diagnose certain diseases, a qualified doctor is needed.

2. Phage plaques (in microbiology) - a negative type of phage colony

There is another term, "phage plaques," that sounds a little familiar to medical professionals, but is not as widely used as the term "plaque dermatitis." The word plaque comes from biology, where it is used to describe the negative results of culturing colonies of microbes. In microbio