Skin trauma
Skin Trauma
Skin trauma (pronunciation: /skɪn ˈtrɔːmə/) is a broad term that refers to any injury or damage to the skin. It can be caused by a variety of factors, including physical injury, exposure to harmful substances, or certain medical conditions.
Etymology
The term "skin trauma" is derived from the Greek word "trauma" which means "wound". In medical terminology, trauma refers to any injury caused by an external force.
Types of Skin Trauma
There are several types of skin trauma, including:
- Abrasion: This is a superficial damage to the skin, usually caused by friction against a rough surface.
- Laceration: This is a deep cut or tear in the skin, often caused by sharp objects.
- Contusion: Also known as a bruise, this is caused by blunt force trauma that damages blood vessels beneath the skin.
- Burn: This is damage to the skin caused by heat, chemicals, electricity, or radiation.
- Puncture Wound: This is a deep, narrow wound caused by a sharp object, such as a nail or needle.
Related Terms
- Dermatology: The branch of medicine dealing with the skin and its diseases.
- Wound Healing: The process by which the body repairs damage to the skin.
- Inflammation: A protective response by the body to injury or infection, often characterized by redness, heat, swelling, and pain.
- Scar: A mark left on the skin after a wound has healed.
See Also
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Skin trauma
- Wikipedia's article - Skin trauma
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