Ecthyma

When ecthyma is a skin disorder. The cause is usually a superinfection of minor injuries by beta -hemolytic streptococci (E. simplex s superficiale streptogenes ). Typical of the skin lesion is a lentil to coin large, sharp fran -ended and relatively superficial ulcer appears punched out. A history of the importance of burning, purulent inflammation ( pyoderma ), especially in the legs. Untreated heals the ecthyma from under skin scarring.

Is treated with the help of local or systemic antibiotics.