enow.com Web Search

Search results

  1. Results from the WOW.Com Content Network
  2. Acute generalized exanthematous pustulosis - Wikipedia

    en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Acute_generalized...

    The diagnosis of AGEP may be forthright in typical cases in which an individual: has taken a drug known to cause the disorder; develops multiple sterile pustules overlying large areas of red swollen skin starting a few days after initial drug intake; and has a histology of biopsied lesions that shows pustules just below the skin's Stratum ...

  3. Lung abscess - Wikipedia

    en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lung_abscess

    Lung abscess is a type of liquefactive necrosis of the lung tissue and formation of cavities (more than 2 cm) [1] containing necrotic debris or fluid caused by microbial infection. This pus -filled cavity is often caused by aspiration, which may occur during anesthesia, sedation, or unconsciousness from injury.

  4. Impetigo - Wikipedia

    en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Impetigo

    Impetigo is a contagious bacterial infection that involves the superficial skin. [2] The most common presentation is yellowish crusts on the face, arms, or legs. [2] Less commonly there may be large blisters which affect the groin or armpits. [2]

  5. Boil - Wikipedia

    en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Boil

    A boil, also called a furuncle, is a deep folliculitis, which is an infection of the hair follicle.It is most commonly caused by infection by the bacterium Staphylococcus aureus, resulting in a painful swollen area on the skin caused by an accumulation of pus and dead tissue. [1]

  6. Bullous impetigo - Wikipedia

    en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bullous_impetigo

    The roof of the pustule is parakeratotic stratum corneum, and the floor is formed of keratinocytes, which may or may not be acantholytic. [6] Neutrophils begin to fill the pustule. Toxins are produced by S. aureus and target desmoglein, which is a desmosomal cell-cell adhesion molecule found in the upper levels of the epidermis.

  7. Erosive pustular dermatosis of the scalp - Wikipedia

    en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Erosive_pustular_dermato...

    Erosive pustular dermatitis of the scalp presents with pustules, erosions, and crusts on the scalp of primarily older Caucasian females, and on biopsy, has a lymphoplasmacytic infiltrate with or without foreign body giant cells and pilosebaceous atrophy. [2]: 650 [3]: 761 The exact cause of erosive pustular dermatitis of the scalp is unknown.

  8. Papule - Wikipedia

    en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Papule

    It does not contain fluid but may progress to a pustule or vesicle. [2] A papule is smaller than a nodule; it can be as tiny as a pinhead and is typically less than 1 cm in width, according to some sources, [2] [3] and 0.5 cm according to others. [4] When merged together, it appears as a plaque. [4]

  9. Pott's disease - Wikipedia

    en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Pott's_disease

    The duration of symptoms before diagnosis ranges from 2 weeks to several years, The average period was at least 12 months, but it has recently decreased to 3 and 6 months. [5] Presentation depends on disease stage, location, and complications such as neurological deficits and abscesses.