Why Does Pus From Acne Have an Odor?
Like most infections, acne pus is a simple infection caused by overproduction of a certain type of bacteria that thrive on your skin’s natural oils. Propionibacterium acnes is similar to other anaerobic bacteria that cause bad smells in our bodies, including bad breath, stomach odors, vaginal discharges, feces or gangrenous infections. There are ways to treat, heal and prevent foul-smelling, pus-filled acne breakouts.
