The best replacement for papules is pustules.

The best alternatives to papules are rated as following:
★★★★★  pustules
★★★★  nodules
★★  fordyce spots
★★  genital warts
★★  macules
★★  nodules acne
★★  hpv
★  wheals
★  warts
★  solid nodules
★  sebaceous prominence
  ppp

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Speaking about papules, one probably shouldn't forget about surrounding erythema.

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