Glossary

Pustule

Pustule

Pustel·Also: Eiterbläschen

A pustule is a small skin blister filled with pus. It occurs, for example, in acne or bacterial skin inflammations. In contrast to a clear blister, its contents are cloudy and yellowish.

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