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Red pustules

Red pustules

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How long it usually lasts:

Short-term (lasts days to weeks)

How common it is:

Common

Body locations

Skin

Is Symptom of

Infected hair follicle (folliculitis)
Condition
Super bug (methicillin-resistant staph. aureus; MRSA)
Condition
Carbuncle
Condition

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What's the difference between acne and a folliculitis pustule?

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A 35-year old female asked:

On day 5 of Keflex (7 day course) for vulvar folliculitus. Has helped a bit but noticed some new pustules growing. Should they be cleared up by now?

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A 23-year old male asked:

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