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Pustules Considerations:
Pustules on the skin surface are relatively common occurrences. Pustules are common in acne and are the yellowish topped, small, pus-filled lesions that adolescents are notorious for picking and squeezing. Pustules may occur anywhere on the body but are common in the usual acne areas (face, shoulder, back, and over the breastbone) and in areas of increased sweating such as the groin and armpit.
An infection of the topmost layers of the skin, especially one caused by staphylococci, may produce pustules, which look like small blisters containing a thick, yellowish material.
Acne lesions frequently contain pus. This close-up photograph shows small acne pustules with surrounding inflammation (erythema).
The face is the most common location of acne. Here, there are 4 to 6 millimeter red (erythematous) pustules, some with bridging scars and fistulous tract formation (connecting passages). Severe acne may have a profound psychological impact and may cause scarring. Effective treatments are available for this type of acne.
Pus-filled lesions (pustules) are unusual in alopecia areata, but can occur, as in this picture. The pustules are infected where medication was injected into the area.
This is a close-up of a dermatitis reaction. It consists of a large, red
(erythematous) lesion (plaque) with numerous small pus-filled areas (pustules).
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