Pustule

By Heather Brannon, MD, About.com Guide

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Definition: A raised lesion that contains pus and sometimes water.

Also Known As: Acne, chicken pox, folliculitis, hidradenitis suppurativa, herpes simplex, herpes zoster, rosacea, scabies, varicella

Rashes With Pustules

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