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Ecthyma

Ecthyma gangrenosum

Antibiotics be taken by mouth are usually prescribed. Warm soaks (using a cloth soaked in warm tap water) are helpful for removing crusts. Antiseptic soap or peroxide washes of the lesion may be helpful in speeding recovery.

Full recovery is expected.

• Spread of infection to other parts of the body
• Permanent skin damage with scarring

Call for an appointment with your health care provider if symptoms indicating ecthyma are present.

Review Date: 07/22/2005
Reviewed By: Jonathan Kantor, M.D., Department of Dermatology, University of Pennsylvania Medical Center, Philadelphia, PA. Review provided by VeriMed Healthcare Network.