A black eschar develops on the hand or arm of a patient with erysipeloid.

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A black eschar is not a typical presentation of erysipeloid, which is a skin infection caused by the bacteria Erysipelothrix rhusiopathiae. Instead, erysipeloid typically presents as a localised, raised, tender and erythematous (red) patch or plaque on the hand or forearm, with the possibility of spreading to the adjacent skin. The area affected may also have a burning or itching sensation, and can sometimes be accompanied by fever or malaise.

A Black Eschar Develops on the Hand or Arm of a Patient