4.2 Basic Dermatology Skills Flashcards
1
Q
What is impetigo?
A
A bacterial skin infection (strep pyogenes) causing crusting (dried exudate) on the skin surface
2
Q
What are some skin surface features seen in dermatology pathology? What causes them?
A
Scales - build up of keratin
Crust - dried exudate
Excoriation - erosion from scratching (indicates