Learn About Pustules
Pustules are small, inflamed, pus-filled, blister-like sores (lesions) on the skin surface.
Pustules are common in people with acne or folliculitis (inflammation of the hair follicle). They may occur anywhere on the body, but are most commonly seen in these areas:
- Back
- Face
- Over the breastbone
- Shoulders
- Sweaty areas, such as the groin or armpit
Pustules may be a sign of an infection. In some cases, they are non-infectious and associated with inflammation in the skin or taking certain medicines. They should be checked by a health care provider and may need to be tested (cultured) for bacteria or fungus.
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Steven Feldman is a Dermatologist in Winston Salem, North Carolina. Dr. Feldman and is rated as an Elite provider by MediFind in the treatment of Pustules. Their top areas of expertise are Psoriasis, Plaque Psoriasis, Pustules, Acne, and Septoplasty. Dr. Feldman is currently accepting new patients.
Robert Bissonnette practices in Montreal, Canada. Mr. Bissonnette and is rated as an Elite expert by MediFind in the treatment of Pustules. His top areas of expertise are Atopic Dermatitis, Psoriasis, Plaque Psoriasis, and Pustules.
Diamant Thaci practices in Luebeck, Germany. Thaci and is rated as an Elite expert by MediFind in the treatment of Pustules. Their top areas of expertise are Plaque Psoriasis, Psoriasis, Atopic Dermatitis, and Psoriatic Arthritis.
Summary: In Dermatology, assessment of people of color remains underrepresented in RCTs (\<10%) and guidelines. Acne affects around 9% of the population worldwide and negatively affects quality of life and self-esteem with anxiety, suicidal ideation and physical scarring. Main lesions associate comedons, inflammatory papules and pustules which grading of severity allows decision-making, e.g., topicals in m...
Summary: Acne vulgaris is the most common skin disease in adolescents and young adults. Adult or post-adolescent acne occurs in 12-14% of this population.It is a chronic, inflammatory disease of the pilosebaceous unit .The clinical features of acne include seborrhoea, non-inflammatory lesions (open and closed comedones), inflammatory lesions (papules and pustules), and various degrees of scarring. Platelet...
Published Date: October 09, 2024
Published By: Linda J. Vorvick, MD, Clinical Professor, Department of Family Medicine, UW Medicine, School of Medicine, University of Washington, Seattle, WA. Also reviewed by David C. Dugdale, MD, Medical Director, Brenda Conaway, Editorial Director, and the A.D.A.M. Editorial team.
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