Condition
Eschar
Gerald Hurowitz, M.D.Published 6 March 20051 min read
Key points
- Eschar is sloughed-off dead tissue caused by a burn or cauterization.
- An escharotic is a substance that causes the tissue to die and slough off, such as acids, alkalies, carbon dioxide, metallic salts, or electric cautery.
Definition
Eschar is sloughed-off dead tissue caused by a burn or cauterization. An escharotic is a substance that causes the tissue to die and slough off, such as acids, alkalies, carbon dioxide, metallic salts, or electric cautery.
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Gerald Hurowitz, M.D.
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