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In [[dermatology]], an '''abrasion''', is superficial damage to the [[skin]], generally not deeper than the [[Epidermis (skin)|epidermis]]. It is more superficial than an [[excoriation]], although it can give mild bleeding. Mild abrasions, also known as 'grazes' do not [[scar]], but deep abrasions may lead to the development of scarring tissue. | In [[dermatology]], an '''abrasion''', is superficial damage to the [[skin]], generally not deeper than the [[Epidermis (skin)|epidermis]]. It is more superficial than an [[excoriation]], although it can give mild bleeding. Mild abrasions, also known as 'grazes' do not [[scar]], but deep abrasions may lead to the development of scarring tissue. | ||
==Causes== | |||
Most commonly, abrasion injuries occur when exposed skin comes into moving contact with a rough surface causing trauma to the upper layers of the epidermis. | Most commonly, abrasion injuries occur when exposed skin comes into moving contact with a rough surface causing trauma to the upper layers of the epidermis. | ||
Such [[injury|injuries]], where caused by abrasive contact with textiles or carpet, are sometimes referred to as ''''rug burn'''' or ''''carpet burn''''. | Such [[injury|injuries]], where caused by abrasive contact with textiles or carpet, are sometimes referred to as ''''rug burn'''' or ''''carpet burn''''. | ||
==Diagnosis== | |||
===Physical Examination=== | |||
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* [[Wound]] | * [[Wound]] | ||
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Overview
In dermatology, an abrasion, is superficial damage to the skin, generally not deeper than the epidermis. It is more superficial than an excoriation, although it can give mild bleeding. Mild abrasions, also known as 'grazes' do not scar, but deep abrasions may lead to the development of scarring tissue.
Causes
Most commonly, abrasion injuries occur when exposed skin comes into moving contact with a rough surface causing trauma to the upper layers of the epidermis.
Such injuries, where caused by abrasive contact with textiles or carpet, are sometimes referred to as 'rug burn' or 'carpet burn'.
Diagnosis
Physical Examination
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