Crust

Aka: Crust, Ecthyma

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II. Definitions

  1. Ecthyma
    1. Exudate involves entire Epidermis
    2. Exudate thick and adherent

III. 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

IV. Causes

  1. Impetigo
  2. Ecthyma

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