Eschar

An eschar is a scab of dead tissue covering a thermal burn, gangrene, ulcer, etc. Eschar may be allowed to slough off naturally, but it may need to be removed surgically, especially if a skin graft is to be conducted.

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• http://www.medbc.com/annals/review/vol_3/num_2/text/vol3n2p79.htm

Scab: Scab can refer to the following:...

Burn: Burn may mean:...

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