Pustules: What’s a pustule

What’s a pustule? Learn the common causes, identification and best medical treatments/removal procedures for pustule acne on face. Welcome to our comprehensive guide on pustules – those pesky little bumps that can pop up uninvited on our skin. Whether you’re familiar with these inflamed bumps or just curious to learn more, we’ve got you covered. Pustules are smaller than 5–10 mm, and filled with pus, that is, purulent material composed of inflammatory cells (neutrophils). Pus can indicate bacterial, fungal or viral infection Pustules are pus-filled sores that form on the skin. They may be small like a pimple with a white center surrounded by red skin, or they may grow larger in size. The sores may develop in any part of the body, but are more common in the face, neck, chest, back, thighs, pubic areas, and along the forearms. They may also be found on shoulders, underarms, and hairline. Pustules may be form as a single entity or in clusters. They are very common among teenagers and young adults, mostly triggered ...