Pustular psoriasis is a type of psoriasis that causes pus-filled blisters on plaques, which are patches of scaly, flaky skin. Pustular psoriasis is common on your hands and feet, but can form anywhere on …

Pustular skin conditions, Pustules of the skin. Authoritative facts from DermNet New Zealand.

Dec 22, 2024 · What Is a Pustule? A pustule is a bulging patch of skin that's full of a yellowish fluid called pus. The most common types are acne pimples. But several other conditions, ranging from …

Nov 4, 2025 · Pustules are raised bumps filled with pus and fluid. They vary in size, and sometimes look like acne. These bumps can be painful when touched. They usually appear on the face, back, and …

Oct 30, 2024 · Pustules are skin lesions formed by a collection of leukocytes (predominantly neutrophils) within the epidermis or superficial dermis. Pustular skin lesions can be infectious or inflammatory and …

Mar 27, 2025 · Pustules are small bumps on the skin that contain fluid or pus. They usually appear as white bumps surrounded by red or inflamed skin. Pustules may develop on any part of the body, but …

Aug 1, 2024 · Pustular (pus-tyu-lar) psoriasis is a type of psoriasis that causes pus-filled bumps called pustules (pus-tules). Depending on the type of pustular psoriasis you have, the pustules form on your …

Feb 4, 2025 · Pustules are small lesions on the skin filled with pus. They are easily identified upon physical examination as red bumps with white or yellowish centers. If severe, they may be …

Jul 1, 2024 · In generalized pustular psoriasis, the skin initially becomes fiery red and tender. Constitutional signs and symptoms include headache, fever, chills, arthralgia, malaise, anorexia, and …

The main distinguishing feature of pustular psoriasis is the appearance of pus spots surrounded by or on top of areas of red skin. This does not mean there is infection present.