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Pustules

Health Encyclopedia: Pustules

Definition

Pustules are small, inflamed, pus-filled, blister-like lesions on the skin surface.

Considerations

Pustules are common in acne. They may occur anywhere on the body, but are most commonly seen on the face, shoulders, back, and over the breastbone, and in areas of increased sweating such as the groin and armpit. Pustules may be a sign of a bacterial infection.

Common Causes

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Health Guide

Pustules

Home Care Call your health care provider if What to expect at your health care provider's office Read more »

Skin lesion of blastomycosis

Papules , pustules , or nodules May appear wartlike May vary from gray to violet in color. Subcutaneous nodules... Read more »

Folliculitis

...barbae; Barber's itch Symptoms Common symptoms include a rash, itching, and pimples or pustules near a hair follicle in the neck, groin, or genital area. The pimples may crust... Read more »

Skin lesion of Histoplasmosis

The symptoms may include: Mouth ulcer, usually painless Pustules or nodules throughout the body Other symptoms related to erythema nodosum and erythema multiforme ... Read more »

Acne

...Pimples; Zits Symptoms Whiteheads Blackheads Pustules Cysts Redness around the skin eruptions Inflammation around... Read more »

Images

Pustules, superficial on the arm

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