Macule (MAC yule)

A macule is a flat lesion; it is not elevated and it is not depressed. The macule is recognizable as a skin lesion because it is a different color than the surrounding normal skin. White, brown, and red are the most common color changes seen in macules. Macules appear in many shapes. When a macule is larger than 5mm in diameter, it is called a patch. A freckle is an example of a macule.