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Pus can indicate bacterial, fungal or viral infection. Some pustules are sterile and are due to inflammatory skin disease. This topic provides a differential diagnosis of pustular skin conditions. Acute mainly pustular generalised eruptions. Acute mainly pustular localised eruptions.
9 lis 2023 · Pustular skin lesions can be infectious or inflammatory and should be differentiated from vesicular eruptions. A thorough history, examination of the distribution, and evolution of pustules on the skin provide clues to generate a differential diagnosis.
Impetigo is a common, superficial, highly contagious bacterial skin infection characterised by pustules and honey-coloured crusted erosions. It affects the superficial layers of the epidermis and is typically caused by Staphylococcus aureus and Streptococcus pyogenes (Group A beta – haemolytic streptococci (GABHS)).
15 kwi 2024 · Pustules are raised bumps filled with pus and fluid. They vary in size, and sometimes look like acne. These bumps can be painful when touched. They usually appear on the face, back, and chest. Pustules can be a result of inflamed skin, acne, an allergic reaction, psoriasis, or other skin diseases.
14 lip 2022 · Pustules are small lesions on the skin filled with pus. They are easily identified upon physical examination as red bumps with white or yellowish centers. If severe, they may be accompanied by additional signs and symptoms surrounding the lesion, such as pain, tenderness, swelling, soreness, and warmth.
Tinea corporis is a superficial fungal infection of the skin that can affect any part of the body, excluding the hands and feet, scalp, face and beard, groin, and nails. It is commonly called ‘ringworm’ as it presents with characteristic ring-shaped lesions. Typical annular lesions of ringworm. Tinea corporis. Who gets tinea corporis?
22 paź 2024 · With eczema, the skin tends to be red, inflamed, cracked, blistered, and may leak pus. With psoriasis, the skin appears scaly, flaky, thickened, raised, and can be silvery.
