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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.

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Is this how you spell pustules?

Yes, that is the correct spelling of the plural noun "pustules" (subcutaneous pockets).


How do you spell pustules?

That is the correct spelling of the plural noun "pustules" (dead cell masses under the skin).


What is Palomar-plantar ustulosis?

PPP causes large pustules to form at the base of the thumb or on the sides of the heel. In time, the pustules turn brown and peel.


What are little pustules in throat filled with pus like substance I have stopped smoking but notice i have white pustules at back of my throat?

pharyngitis or inflammation of the pharynx/throat may be the reason for white pustules in the back of the throat. Getting a culture done at the doctor office will help diagnose.


What year did Edward Jenner discover germs?

Edward Jenner did not discover germs, he developed vaccination for smallpox (using cowpox pustules) which was much safer than the inoculation for smallpox (using smallpox pustules) then in use. However he had no idea what actually caused smallpox, only that it was something invisible in the pus from the pustules.


I have small four group pustules near my mouth what is that?

herpes


What is a bacterial skin infection with pustules that rupture and form crusts?

Impetigo :)


Why is it called the Black Plgue?

It turned the face and tongue black. There were also pustules all over the body.


What causes red inflamed pustules and white spots in the back of a very red sore throat?

strep throat


What did Edward Jenner call his method of protection from smallpox?

vaccination, from the latin word vaccina (cow). because he used an extract from cow pustules, not human pustules as others had tried earlier. cowpox and smallpox are close enough related to cause crossimmunity, but cowpox can't infect humans.


What does Pustules look like?

its a hole in your skin skin which is acne and contains pus


How do you get rid of papules?

TreatmentGood news is that pustules are benign lesions. It may be removed surgically to confirm the diagnosis or for other cosmetic reasons. Surgeons may result to procedures such as elliptical excision, curettage, or shave excision.(acneskinremedy.com)TreatmentGood news is that pustules are benign lesions. It may be removed surgically to confirm the diagnosis or for other cosmetic reasons. Surgeons may result to procedures such as elliptical excision, curettage, or shave excision.(acneskinremedy.com)TreatmentGood news is that pustules are benign lesions. It may be removed surgically to confirm the diagnosis or for other cosmetic reasons. Surgeons may result to procedures such as elliptical excision, curettage, or shave excision.(acneskinremedy.com)TreatmentGood news is that pustules are benign lesions. It may be removed surgically to confirm the diagnosis or for other cosmetic reasons. Surgeons may result to procedures such as elliptical excision, curettage, or shave excision.(acneskinremedy.com)TreatmentGood news is that pustules are benign lesions. It may be removed surgically to confirm the diagnosis or for other cosmetic reasons. Surgeons may result to procedures such as elliptical excision, curettage, or shave excision.(acneskinremedy.com)TreatmentGood news is that pustules are benign lesions. It may be removed surgically to confirm the diagnosis or for other cosmetic reasons. Surgeons may result to procedures such as elliptical excision, curettage, or shave excision.(acneskinremedy.com)