Skin Rash (Pustular and Related Types) Eczematous Pruritic/Scaly/Erythematous lesions Usually poorly demarcated Papulosquamous Erythematous or violaceous papules & plaques with overlying scale Vesiculobullous Blisters containing non-purulent fluid Pustular Blisters containing purulent fluid Examples: Acne Vulgaris Erythematous papules and pustules on face Comedones +/- nodules, cysts, scars on face & trunk Folliculitis Pustules centered around hair follicles Impetigo Pustules with overlying thick honey-yellow crusts Reactive Reactive rash with various morphology Examples: Candidiasis “Beefy red” erythematous patches in body folds Satellite pustules at periphery *Indicates Key Condition This is not an exhaustive list of medical conditions.

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