Trauma, Excoriations - DermAtlas - Dermatology Image Atlas

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Bernard Cohen, MD

Diagnosis

trauma excoriations

Body Site

arm

Age

11 years

Pigmentation

light

Organization

linear

Color

red

Morphology

ulcerated (erosion / ulcer)

Pattern

asymmetric

Comments

This 11 year old boy, who recently moved to a new school district, developed linear crusted erosions on his arms and forehead. The lesions healed with topical lubricants, topical antibiotics, and reassurance. The pattern and morphology of the erosions was typical of external trauma, probably excoriations.

Description

linear red excoriation

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11/21/2002 23:26:45

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