Excoriation - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
An excoriation is a punctate or linear abrasion produced by mechanical means, usually involving only the epidermis but not uncommonly reaching the papillary dermis.
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Primary Care Dermatology Module; Nomenclature of Skin Lesions ... 17. EXCORIATION ... Excoriations are traumatized or abraded skin caused by scratching or rubbing.
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A description is presented of the treatment with hydrogels which was given to three patients suffering from excoriation of the skin as a result of faecal and urinary incontinence...
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An excoriation is any loss of substance of skin produced by scratching ... Excoriation (definition) ... (eks-ko"ri-a-shun) (Latin. Excoriare - to skin or flay, ex - out, corium - skin or hide)
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Definition: A focal loss of the top layer of the skin, the epidermis, caused by scratching. An excoriation is usually linear. ... Skin Care 101 ... Skin Diseases 101...
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PR: Skincare-News.com warns readers about excoriation, a painful condition caused when skin has changed and is sensitive to aggressive treatments. Sacramento, CA (PRWEB) November 4, 2007 -- Excoriation -- erosion or destruction of the skin by mechanical means, which ... Skincare-News.com warns readers about excoriation,
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Compulsive skin picking, neurotic excoriations. Authoritative facts about the skin from the New Zealand Dermatological Society. ... What is compulsive skin picking? ... Excoriation, scarring and broken-off hairs...
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Pruritus is defined as an unpleasant sensation on the skin that provokes the desire to rub or scratch the area to obtain relief. Pruritus can cause discomfort and frustration; Constant scratching to obtain relief can damage the skin (excoriation, lichenification) and reduce its effectiveness as a major protective barrier.
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There are no clear-cut rules governing compulsive skin picking . The picking can take place anywhere on one's body. The picking can target real blemishes or it can target imaginary flaws. It can involve picking, pulling, poking, prodding, s...
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