Secondary skin lesions
Ian N.
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Essentials of Paramedic Care Vol. 1
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Atrophy - Skin surface thins and markings disappear, semitransparent parchment-like appearance
Crust - Reddish, brown, black, tan, or yellowish dried blood, serum, or pus
Erosion - Depression in epidermis, caused by tissue loss
Excoriation - Linear, may be hollow or crusted, caused by loss of epidermis leaving dermis exposed
Fissure - Linear red crack ranging into dermis
Keloid - Elevated scar, irregular shape, larger than original wound
Lichenification - Thickening and hardening of epidermis with emphasized lines in skin, resembles lichen
Scale - Elevated area of excessive exfoliation, varies in thickness, shape, and dryness and ranges in colour from white to silver
Scar- Fibrous, depth varies, colour ranges from white to red
Ulcer - Red or purplish depression ranging into dermis, caused by tissue loss
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