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What is ecthyma?

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Ulcerative lesion extends to epidermis, punched out ulcers covered w/yellow crust surrounded by raised margins. Heals slowly and may scar, S.aureus /Strep may be the cause. Deep impetigo (ulcer of dermis GAS, precariousness, ecthyma gangrenosum, immunocompromised can be caused by pseudomonas) Covered with thick crust and surrounded by dark inflammatory halo located on lower limbs, for adults induced by poor hygiene, immune suppression, diabetes, chronic alcoholism, caused by strep, heal slowly and leave a scar


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