Secondary Lesions Flashcards
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Fissure
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DEPRESSED small slit or cracklike sore that extends into the dermal layer usually caused by continuous inflammation and drying
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Excoriations
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DEPRESSED linear scratch marks or traumatized abrasions of the epidermis
EX: scratches, abrasions, chemical burns
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Ulcer
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DEPRESSED open sore or lesion tgat extends to the dermis and heals with scarring
EX: pressure sore
