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Pustule

Pustule

A pustule is pus containing bubble often categorized according to whether or not they are related to hair follicles:
      -follicular - generally indicative of local infection
              - folliculitis - superficial, generally multiple
              - furuncle - deeper form of folliculitis
              - carbuncle - deeper, multiple follicles coalescing
      -nonfollicular - may indicate systemic infection

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