Title: Ecthyma

Identifier: LL02.49.00.15   (https://digital.lib.ecu.edu/21121)

Description: Dermatologic stereoview card. Front of card depicts two views of both legs of a person with Ecthyma. The reverse of the card describes the dermatologic conditions as well as the diagnosis and treatment. Ecthyma is the name given to a specific type of cutaneous pyogenic infection characterized by an eruption of deep seated pustules with markedly inflammatory, hard, bright red bases and areolate. Treatment included , but was not limited to, a request for cleanliness, proper living and good food and tonics. Ecthyma may also be known as Furunculi atonici, Phlyzacia agria.