Symptom: Pus-filled Spots

What Is a Fever? High Temperature, Causes & What It Means

Written by: Soo Xuan Jay (PRP), 9th of May 2026 What Is It? A fever is a higher-than-normal body temperature, usually meaning the body is responding to infection, inflammation, heat exposure, vaccination, or another trigger. In many adults and children, a temperature of around 38°C or above is generally considered a fever. Fever itself is […]

What Is Acne Vulgaris? Common Acne, Causes & What It Means

What Is It? Acne vulgaris is a common long-term skin condition where hair follicles and oil glands become blocked and inflamed. It can appear as blackheads, whiteheads, red bumps, pus-filled spots, or deeper painful lumps. The word vulgaris means common, so acne vulgaris simply refers to the common form of acne. It is usually not […]

What Are Boils? Painful Skin Lumps & What They Mean

Written by: Soo Xuan Jay (PRP), 4th of May 2026. What Is It? Boils are painful, pus-filled lumps that form under the skin when bacteria infect and inflame a hair follicle. They are also called furuncles. A boil is a type of skin abscess that usually starts around a hair follicle. It often appears as […]