Ecthyma
A shallow ulcerative skin infection caused by bacteria that often results in scarring, similar to a deep form of IMPETIGO, usually found on legs and protected areas of the body. The condition commonly occurs during unfavorable conditions, such as poverty, war, or captivity.
Cause
The infection is caused by group A streptococci or Staphylococcus aureus.
Symptoms
The condition begins with one lesion, which enlarges and encrusts; beneath this crust is a pus-filled “punched ulcer.” Children are more commonly affected with ecthyma, which is usually associated with poor hygiene and malnutrition and minor skin injuries from trauma, insect bites, or SCABIES.
Treatment
Erythromycin or dicloxacillin is administered. The lesions should also be soaked and crusts removed.
Tags: Ecthyma, often results in scarring, shallow ulcerative skin infection, similar to a deep form of IMPETIGO, usually found on legs and protected areas of the body
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