All Topics  
Pustule

 

 
   Email Print
   Bookmark   Link
 

 

Pustule
 
 
  Topics Pustule Topic Home

A pustule is a small elevation of the skin containing purulent material usually consisting of necrotic inflammatory cells.No absolute size, or range of sizes, is specified in this definition, as there seems to be no general consensus within the literature, reflected in the text Andrews' Diseases of the Skin: Clinical Dermatology (see references), a work considered by some dermatologists as an authority on this subject matter, in which no size is specified.






Discussion
Ask a question about 'Pustule'
Start a new discussion about 'Pustule'
Answer questions from other users
Full Discussion Forum



Encyclopedia


A pustule is a small elevation of the skin containing purulent material usually consisting of necrotic inflammatory cells.No absolute size, or range of sizes, is specified in this definition, as there seems to be no general consensus within the literature, reflected in the text Andrews' Diseases of the Skin: Clinical Dermatology (see references), a work considered by some dermatologists as an authority on this subject matter, in which no size is specified. See also Lack of standardization
Skin lesion

Most dermatoses present with skin lesions of more or less distinct characteristics. Macroscopically, these original lesions are known as the "primary lesion", and identification of such lesions is "...the most important aspect of dermatologic examination." However, these lesions may continue to develop or be modified by regression or trauma...
. Pustules represent collections of neutrophils.

See also

  • Skin lesion
    Skin lesion

    Most dermatoses present with skin lesions of more or less distinct characteristics. Macroscopically, these original lesions are known as the "primary lesion", and identification of such lesions is "...the most important aspect of dermatologic examination." However, these lesions may continue to develop or be modified by regression or trauma...
  • Skin disease
  • List of skin diseases
    List of skin diseases

    Dermatosis , a noun, is defined as "any disease of the skin," and, while thousands of skin disorders have been described, only a small number account for most visits to the doctor....


Footnotes



Reference