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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''''. | ||
[[Image:Abrasion on hand 20050906.jpg|thumb|right|Abrasion on the palm of a right hand, shortly after falling]] | |||
[[Image:Wound abrasion arm.jpg|thumb|right|Abrasions on elbow and lower arm. The elbow wound will produce a permanent [[scar]].]] | {| | ||
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| [[Image:Abrasion on hand 20050906.jpg|thumb|right|Abrasion on the palm of a right hand, shortly after falling]] || [[Image:Wound abrasion arm.jpg|thumb|right|Abrasions on elbow and lower arm. The elbow wound will produce a permanent [[scar]].]] | |||
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* [[Wound]] | * [[Wound]] | ||
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Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1]
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.
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'.
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