answersLogoWhite

0

A hollow, crusted area caused by scratching or picking at a primary lesion.

User Avatar

Wiki User

14y ago

What else can I help you with?

Related Questions

What is the different between primary and secondary lesions?

primary lesion is a macule, papule, pustlie, vesicle secondary lesion is a ulcer, crust, scar, skin atrophy, excoriation


What is another word for ulcer?

crater like lesion of the skin or mucous membrane, erosion, excoriation?


What kind of secondary skin lesion is an erosion?

An erosion is a secondary skin lesion where the epidermis is lost, leaving a moist, shallow depression in the skin. It results from damage to the skin surface, such as scratching or picking at a primary lesion like a blister or ulcer. Erosions typically appear red and are prone to infection.


What kind of secondary skin lesion is lichenification?

Rough, thick epidermis with exaggerated skin lines. This is often a characteristic of scratch dermatitis and atopic dermatitis.


What is the difference between a primary lesion and a secondary lesion?

A primary lesion occurs as a result of a spontaneous manifestation of a pathological process - includes macules, papules, nodules, tumours, plaque, vesicles, bullae, pustules, wheals, burrows and telangiectasiaA secondary lesion occurs as a result of the evolution of a disease, or from external trauma - they may evolve from primary lesions - includes scales, crust, atrophy, lichenification, erosion, excoriation, fissure, ulceration, scars, eschars, keloidsIf it is hard to distinguish just think that if you don't look after a disease, or skin condition correctly then secondary skin problems can occur - just like how if you don't apply moisture to sunburn it can blister and peel


What is excoriation in a dog mean?

Excoriation in a dog refers to a skin lesion caused by self-trauma, such as scratching or licking. It can result from underlying allergies, infections, parasites, or psychological issues. Treatment involves addressing the underlying cause and preventing further self-inflicted damage.


What kind of secondary skin lesion is atrophy?

An area of skin that has become very thin and wrinkled. Normally seen in older individuals and people who are using very strong topical corticosteroid medication.


What kind of secondary skin lesion is a crust?

A dried collection of blood, serum, or pus. Also called a scab, a crust is often part of the normal healing process of many infectious lesions.


What kind of skin lesion is a pustule?

A raised lesion filled with pus. A pustule is usually the result of an infection, such as acne, imptigeo, or boils.


What is a benign corn or callus called?

hyperleratotic skin lesion


Why is skin lesion removal used?

Sometimes the purpose of skin lesion removal is to excise an unsightly mole or other cosmetically unattractive skin growth.


A lesion in a blood vessel that show through the skin is called?

vascular lesion