FreeMD® Abrasions Definition

Abrasions

Definition

Abrasions Definition

Common names:

Abrasions
Scrape to the Skin
Scratch to the Skin
Skin Abrasion
Skin Scrape
Skin Scratch

A person with an abrasion has a scratch or scrape to the skin. A superficial abrasion removes the surface of the skin. A deep abrasion may remove all the skin layers. When layers of skin are removed, the skin is no longer a natural barrier to bacterial infection.

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Last Updated: Sep 17, 2008 References

Authors: Stephen J. Schueler, MD; John H. Beckett, MD; D. Scott Gettings, MD

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Abrasions References:

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