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Pustule

A pustule is a pimple-like lesion that is filled with pus, a white/yellow mixture of white blood cells and bacteria.

Dr. Jeffrey Goldsteinreviewed this

Cosmetic Dentistry 34 years experience

How long it usually lasts:

Chronic (lasts years to lifelong)

How common is it?

Common

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