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Crust, Ecthyma

  • Definitions
  1. Ecthyma
    1. Exudate involves entire Epidermis
    2. Exudate thick and adherent
  • Pathophysiology
  • Body fluid dries on skin
  1. Yellow: dried serum
  2. Green or yellow-green: dried purulent exudate
  3. Brown or dark red: dried blood
  • Causes
  1. Impetigo
  2. Ecthyma