The following Conditions are related to Pus
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- Acne
The most common topical prescription medications for acne are:Retinoids and retinoid-like drugs: Drugs that contain retinoic acids or tretinoin are often useful for moderate acne.Antibiotics: These work by killing excess skin bacteria and reducing redness and inflammation. Examples include clindamycin with benzoyl peroxide (Benzaclin, Duac, othersAzelaic acid and salicylic acid: Azelaic acid is a naturally occurri Read More
- Acne (pimples)
Acne (pimples) is a skin condition characterized by lesions and eruptions on the skin's surface, especially on the face, neck, back, etc. Pimple is usually a less severe variety of acne. It occurs in single or small groups, usually treated with mild over-the-counter drugs and home remedies.Retinoids and retinoid-like drugs: Drugs that contain retinoic acids or tretinoin are often useful for moderate acne.A Read More
- Boils (skin abscesses)
Boils (skin abscesses) if they are small, can generally be treated at home by applying warm compresses to relieve pain and promote natural drainage. In severe cases, medications and further treatment may be needed.Apply warm compresses and heated water to a boil. In addition to bringing the pus to the surface, this will lessen the pain.When the boil reaches its peak, repeated soaks will cause it to rupture Read More
- Hidradenitis axillaris
Hidradenitis axillaris is an inflammatory skin disease that causes painful, pus-filled cysts to form in the sweat glands around the groin, armpits, and breasts, primarily around the hair follicles. It happens when hair follicles become obstructed. This particular skin condition is common from puberty until mid-life. And it disproportionately affects women. The severity and specific symptoms of Hidradenitis axillaris differ bet Read More
- Hidradenitis suppurativa
Hidradenitis suppurativa is an inflammatory skin disease that causes painful, pus-filled cysts to form in the sweat glands around the groin, armpits, and breasts, primarily around the hair follicles. It happens when hair follicles become obstructed. This particular skin condition is common from puberty until mid-life. And it disproportionately affects women. The severity and specific symptoms of Hidradenitis suppurativa differ Read More
- Keratolytic winter erythema
Keratolytic winter erythema is distinguished by cyclical patchy redness and skin thickening of the palms and soles, which is followed by the formation of dry blisters that peel in an extending pattern. A thickish peel covers the losing skin. The exposed surface skin looks to be glazed. These symptoms normally occur during infancy or youth, and the disease improves with maturity.Risk FactorsKWE is inheri Read More
- Pilonidal cyst
When it's infected, a pilonidal cyst becomes a swollen mass (abscess). Signs and symptoms of an infected pilonidal cyst include: Pain Reddening of the skin Drainage of pus or blood from an opening in the skin Foul smell from draining pus When to see a doctor If you notice any signs or symptoms of a pilonidal cyst, see your doctor. He or she can diagnose the condition by exa Read More