pustule
Inflamed skin bump
A pustule is a small, inflamed blister containing pus—the kind of skin lesion that comes to a head and begs to be popped.
Pimples and whitehead acne are common pustules.
The word extends to any similar swelling: pustules on a diseased leaf.
Pustular describes conditions marked by such eruptions.
Crimson-hued state
- swellingAbnormal tissue enlargement
- erythemaCutaneous vascular flushing
- tenderSoft or sore
- painfulCausing hurt or ache
hot · angry · irritated · throbbing · sensitive · raised · indurated · surrounding
Localized pus collection
- furuncleBacterial skin abscess
- carbuncleMulti-headed skin infection
- lanceLong thrusting weapon
- drainageLiquid removal system
pus · purulent · suppurate · core · swelling · tender · painful · hot
Inflamed skin bump
- zitInflamed facial blemish
- whiteheadClogged pore forming bump
- blackheadPlugged pore with oxidized sebum
- papuleSmall raised skin lesion
nodule · cyst · breakout · sebum · sebaceous · blemish · spot · eruption
Small fluid-filled sac
- bullaeLarge fluid-filled skin lesions
- fluid-filledContaining liquid matter
- bubbleAir-filled film sphere
- sacBodily pouch structure
weeping · oozing · serum · rupture · burst · drainage · crust · scab
Area of pathological change
- rosaceaFacial redness disorder
- dermatitisInflammation of the skin
- psoriasisImmune system attacks skin cells
- eczemaInflammatory skin disorder
eruption · cutaneous · epidermal · subcutaneous · biopsy · diagnosis · topical · prescription
Spherical bacteria in clusters
- streptococcusSpherical bacteria in chains
- impetigoBacterial skin infection, honey-crusted
- cellulitisSubcutaneous bacterial infection
- folliculitisHair root inflammation
infected · septic · pathogen · microbes · contagion · erysipelas · MRSA · culture
redness
Crimson-hued state
painful · hot · angry · irritated · throbbing · sensitive · raised · indurated · surrounding · halo
abscess
Localized pus collection
drainage · pus · purulent · suppurate · core · swelling · tender · painful · hot · redness
pimple
Inflamed skin bump
- zitInflamed facial blemish
- whiteheadClogged pore forming bump
- blackheadPlugged pore with oxidized sebum
papule · nodule · cyst · breakout · sebum · sebaceous · blemish · spot · eruption · dermatologist
vesicle
Small fluid-filled sac
- bullaeLarge fluid-filled skin lesions
- fluid-filledContaining liquid matter
- bubbleAir-filled film sphere
sac · weeping · oozing · serum · rupture · burst · drainage · crust · scab · raw
lesion
Area of pathological change
- rosaceaFacial redness disorder
- dermatitisInflammation of the skin
- psoriasisImmune system attacks skin cells
eczema · eruption · cutaneous · epidermal · subcutaneous · biopsy · diagnosis · topical · prescription · chronic
staphylococcus
Spherical bacteria in clusters
- streptococcusSpherical bacteria in chains
- impetigoBacterial skin infection, honey-crusted
- cellulitisSubcutaneous bacterial infection
folliculitis · infected · septic · pathogen · microbes · contagion · erysipelas · MRSA · culture · topical
varicella
Blister-causing viral infection
shingles · zoster · smallpox · monkeypox · pox · contagious · fever · crusting · scarring · calamine
pustuleclear skin
Blemish-free facial surface
freckle · beauty mark · mole · birthmark · smooth skin