Pyoderma
| Pyoderma | |
|---|---|
| Specialty | Dermatology  |
Pyoderma means any skin disease that is pyogenic. These include superficial bacterial infections such as impetigo, impetigo contagiosa, ecthyma, folliculitis, Bockhart impetigo, furuncle, carbuncle, tropical ulcer, etc.[1][2] Autoimmune conditions include pyoderma gangrenosum.[citation needed] Pyoderma affects more than 111 million children worldwide making it one of the three most common skin disorders in children along with scabies and tinea.[1]
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References
- ^ a b Andrews RM, McCarthy J, Carapetis JR, Currie BJ (2009). "Skin disorders, including pyoderma, scabies, and tinea infections". Pediatr. Clin. North Am. 56 (6): 1421–40. doi:10.1016/j.pcl.2009.09.002. PMID 19962029.
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