noun a small blister or pimple on the skin containing pus
In medicine, a pustule is a small blister or pimple filled with pus, often a symptom of an infection or inflammation.
In dermatology, pustules are commonly seen in conditions such as acne, eczema, and impetigo.
In veterinary medicine, pustules may be observed in animals with skin infections or parasitic infestations.
Pustules can be a characteristic feature of certain infectious diseases such as chickenpox and smallpox.
In medical writing, a writer may use the term 'pustule' to describe a small, inflamed, pus-filled blister on the skin in articles about skin conditions or dermatology.
A dermatologist may use the term 'pustule' to refer to a specific type of skin lesion characterized by a small, elevated, pus-filled blister often associated with conditions like acne or impetigo.
An infectious disease specialist may use the term 'pustule' when discussing certain infectious skin conditions that present with pustules as a symptom, such as bacterial or fungal infections.