As nouns the difference between papule and pustule
is that papule is a small, inflammatory, irritated spot on skin; similar in appearance to a pimple, without containing pus while pustule is a small accumulation of pus in the epidermis or dermis.
papule
English
Noun
(
en noun)
A small, inflammatory, irritated spot on skin; similar in appearance to a pimple, without containing pus.
Derived terms
* pearly penile papules
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pustule
Noun
(
en noun)
A small accumulation of pus in the epidermis or dermis.
A pimple filled with pus.
Derived terms
* pustular
* pustulated
Related terms
* pus
See also
* abscess
* boil
* pimple
Anagrams
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