Excoriation

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Excoriation
SpecialtyDermatology

Excoriation is a scratch that results in loss of superficial layer of skin appearing as a piercing of skin and in a line.[1]

Conditions presenting with excoriations include acne excoriee, neurotic scratching, insects bites, and eczema.[2]

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  1. ↑ "Terminology in dermatology | DermNet". dermnetnz.org. Archived from the original on 9 March 2022. Retrieved 23 October 2023.
  2. ↑ Bolognia, Jean L.; Schaffer, Julie V.; Duncan, Karynne O.; Ko, Christine (2022). "1. Basics". Dermatology Essentials (2nd ed.). Elsevier. p. 9. ISBN 978-0-323-70971-2. Archived from the original on 2024-02-12. Retrieved 2024-02-12.
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