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An abrasion is a partial thickness wound caused by damage to the skin. [1] It can be superficial involving only the epidermis to deep, involving the deep dermis. Abrasions usually involve minimal bleeding. [2]
14 sty 2024 · Abrasions are superficial cuts or scrapes to skin that occur due to impact, pressure, or friction. They range from minor to severe and can occur anywhere on the body, including the face,...
noun. specialized uk / əˈbreɪ.ʒ ə n / us / əˈbreɪ.ʒ ə n / Add to word list. [ U ] geology, engineering. the process of rubbing away the surface of something: There seems to have been some abrasion of the surface. [ C ] medical. a place where the surface of something, such as skin, has been rubbed away: She had a small abrasion on her knee.
16 cze 2023 · An abrasion or scrape is a wound where an area of your skin rubs off. None of your skin is missing during a laceration. Instead, the wound breaks apart and separates the skin.
A skin abrasion is a superficial or shallow wound to the skin. In dermatological terms, it is further classified as being a wound in the epidermis or epidermal layer of the skin.
An abrasion is an open wound caused by the skin coming into contact with a rough surface, rubbing away the upper epidermal layer of the skin. The parts of the body that are more prone to abrasions are thin-skinned bony areas, such as the elbows, knees, ankles, shins, and upper extremities.
11 kwi 2023 · A skin abrasion is a type of open wound that’s caused by the skin rubbing against a rough surface. It may be called a scrape or a graze.
