Eczema, Asteatotic, Staphylococcal Infection - DermAtlas

Contributor

Rakhesh SV, MD

Diagnosis

eczema, asteatotic Staphylococcal infection

Body Site

foot

Age

65 years

Pigmentation

medium

Organization

confluent

Color

red yellow

Morphology

vesiculobullous (blister, pustule)

Pattern

asymmetric

Comments

This elderly man developed a cracked, fissured, crusted, oozing plaque on the lateral aspect of his right foot and leg. Note the "crazy pavement pattern" typical of asteotic eczema. He had a history of chronic dry skin with scaling on his legs. He was treated with oral antibiotics for secondary infection, cool tap water compresses, and lubricants.

Description

oozing, crusted, cracked, fissured, plaque

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10/8/2005 11:29:44

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