Crust
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Latest Edit: Iva 2012-08-03 (EDT)
A crust (also commonly referred to as a scab) is a secondary skin lesion formed from cellular remnants and dried serum.[1]
Common conditions associated with crust formation include:
- impetigo
- tinea capitis
- pemphigus foliaceus
Check out other secondary skin lesions
References
- ↑ Habif Thomas P., et al. (2005) Skin Disease, Diagnosis and Treatment Mosby.