Pustules are generally referred to as pustules in medical terms. Pimples turning into white pustules may be caused by acne, folliculitis, boils and other conditions.
1. Acne: Acne sufferers may experience an exuberant production of sebaceous glands, which leads to an increase in oily secretions, which may clog pores and make acne appear as a pus-like appearance of material.
2. Folliculitis: Folliculitis is an inflammatory skin disease that is related to pathogen infection. In the early stages of the disease, patients may develop red papules, which may develop into pustules containing white pus as the disease progresses.
3. Boil: Boil is an acute bacterial suppurative inflammation, mostly caused by Staphylococcus aureus infection, part of the phenomenon will appear small nodules, with the progress of the disease, the top of the nodules will appear yellowish-white pus head, which will be manifested as white pustules.
There are more reasons for acne to turn into white pustules, and patients are advised to be admitted to the hospital for examination.