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Drainage or pus, Skin irritation and Skin open sore

WebMD Symptom Checker helps you find the most common medical conditions indicated by the symptoms drainage or pus, skin irritation and skin open sore including Abscess, Allergic reaction, and Contact dermatitis.

There are 10 conditions associated with drainage or pus, skin irritation and skin open sore. The links below will provide you with more detailed information on these medical conditions from the WebMD Symptom Checker and help provide a better understanding of causes and treatment of these related conditions.

Abscess
A skin abscess, or boil, is a swollen, painful, red and warm lump of skin that may rupture and drain pus.
Allergic reaction
Allergic reaction causes sneezing, runny nose and hives and can lead to anaphylaxis, a whole body reaction.
Contact dermatitis
Contact dermatitis is a rash on the skin that can be itchy, painful, tender swollen and even blistered.
Pustular psoriasis
Pustular psoriasis is a condition causing raised pus filled blisters on the skin and reddened skin.
Basal cell skin cancer
Basal cell skin cancer is a slow-growing skin cancer, that can look like a scaly, flesh-colored or brown patch.
Dry skin
Symptoms of dry skin include scaly, rough, itchy, flakey, cracked skin, as well as chapped or cracked lips.
Atopic dematitis
Atopic dermatitis, a common skin disease, causes itching, dryness, redness, cracking, scaling and oozing.
Poison ivy, oak, and sumac
The toxin found in poison ivy, oak, and sumac causes an itchy, allergic rash with raised welts and blisters.
Phlebitis
Phlebitis means inflammation of the veins, and can cause redness, itching, irritation, pain, and swelling.
Pilonidal cyst
A pilonidal cyst forms under the skin at the tailbone, and usually contains skin debris and hair.