Question

The dead, necrotic tissue cast off from the surface of the skin especially after a burn wound; material is often crusty or scabbed.

• A. Scar
• B. Eschar
• C. Scaling
• D. Fasciitis

Hint:

Eschar = Dead, black, crusty tissue (burns) Scar = Healing tissue

Answer 1

The Correct Option is B

Concept:
In wound healing and pathology, different terms describe tissue changes:
• Eschar: Dead, necrotic tissue that forms a dry, dark scab over a wound
• Scar: Fibrous tissue replacing normal tissue after healing
• Scaling: Shedding of outer skin layers
• Fasciitis: Inflammation of fascia

Step 1: Understanding necrotic tissue.
Necrosis refers to death of tissue due to:
• Burns
• Infection
• Ischemia

Step 2: Formation of eschar.
After severe burns:
• Tissue dies
• Forms a thick, dry, leathery covering
• This covering is called eschar

Step 3: Differentiating options.

• Scar → forms after healing, not dead tissue
• Eschar → dead tissue, crusty, scab-like (correct)
• Scaling → superficial peeling
• Fasciitis → inflammation, not necrosis

Step 4: Clinical importance.
Eschar may:
• Restrict blood flow
• Require surgical removal (escharotomy)

Step 5: Conclusion.
Thus, the correct term is: \[ \boxed{\text{Eschar}} \]