| Excoriations are the destruction or
removal of the surface of the skin (or the tissue
covering an organ).
This may be caused
by scratching, scraping, or chemicals.
In cases in which excoriation results
from the skin being scratched by the patient
due to the irritation of the skin, linear
crusts and erosions may result. (This
can happen when, for example, the patient has
scratched itching eczema or dermatitis while
asleep.) Excoriations are included in this
section because it is a type of skin lesion. These are required study
for many
courses
in aspects of health and holistic
therapies, especially bodywork therapies.
Click
to view one page that includes a complete list of all the Skin
Lesions listed in this section.
Links to other relevant areas on this website include:
* _ Labelled Diagram
of the Structure of Skin.
* _ Skin
Pigmentation Conditions.
* _ Glossary Entry for
Dermatology.
* _ Glossary Section
for The
Structures of Skin.
* _ Glossary Section
for Common
Skin Conditions (Diseases & Disorders).
This part of the IvyRose Holistic Resources Glossary
is included as a study-aid for students following first-level courses in
human biology, medicine, nursing, natural or holistic therapies (such as
massage, reflexology, aromatherapy etc.), and associated theoretical courses
- who are required recognise and understand
medical
terms.
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