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Erosion

Skin layers
Skin layers

Definition

   

Erosion is a breakdown of the outer layer of the skin, usually because of a cut, scrape, or inflammation. See ulcers.


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Review Date: 10/17/2006
Reviewd By: Kevin Berman, MD, PhD, Associate, Atlanta Center for Dermatologic Disease, Atlanta, GA. Review provided by VeriMed Healthcare Network.
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