Necrosis of Zenker's

Zenker's necrosis is a pathological skin lesion that develops as a result of its degeneration and necrosis. It is a rare disease that mainly affects older men and women.

The name necrosis comes from the German dermatologist Heinrich Othmar von Zenck, who described it in 1875. In 1991, necrosis was included in the International Classification of Diseases as a separate disease.

Zenker's necrosis occurs due to a disease that causes damage to the blood vessels of the skin, which leads to impaired blood supply, destruction of skin cells and the development of inflammation. The pathology is manifested by subcutaneous tubercles, which over time rupture and form ulcers with purulent discharge. Over time, the ulcers heal, but leave behind scars and scars.

Treatment for Zenker's necrosis may include local and systemic antibiotics, anti-inflammatory drugs, ointments and creams. If the disease is complicated by infection, treatment with broad-spectrum antibiotics may be required. If ulcers form, surgery may be required.