Eschar Overview
Learn About Eschar
Eschar is dead tissue that forms over healthy skin and then, over time, falls off (sheds). It is caused by a burn or cauterization (destroying tissue with heat or cold, or another method).
An escharotic is a substance (such as acids, alkalis, carbon dioxide, or metallic salts) that causes the tissue to die and fall off.
Escharotic
University Family Physicians, Inc.
Mark Bruns is an Internal Medicine provider in Indianapolis, Indiana. Dr. Bruns and is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Eschar. His top areas of expertise are Hypertension, Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism, Familial Hypertension, and Maturity Onset Diabetes of the Young. Dr. Bruns is currently accepting new patients.
Healthdrive Podiatry Group PC
An Tran is a Podiatric Medicine provider in Indianapolis, Indiana. Dr. Tran and is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Eschar. His top areas of expertise are Eschar and Fungal Nail Infection.
University Dermatology Inc
Nidhi Avashia-Khemka is a Dermatologist in Indianapolis, Indiana. Dr. Avashia-Khemka and is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Eschar. Her top areas of expertise are Hidradenitis Suppurativa, Comedones, Warts, and Neurocutaneous Melanosis. Dr. Avashia-Khemka is currently accepting new patients.
Published Date: April 25, 2023
Published By: Charles I. Schwartz, MD, FAAP, Clinical Assistant Professor of Pediatrics, Perelman School of Medicine at the University of Pennsylvania, General Pediatrician at PennCare for Kids, Phoenixville, PA. Also reviewed by David C. Dugdale, MD, Medical Director, Brenda Conaway, Editorial Director, and the A.D.A.M. Editorial team.
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