Fissure
From Health Facts
Latest Edit: Iva 2012-08-03 (EDT)
A fissure is a secondary skin lesion with a sharply defined border caused by a linear loss of epidermis and dermis.[1]
Common conditions associated with fissures include:
- eczema
- intetrigo
- trauma.
Check out other secondary skin lesions
References
- ↑ Habif Thomas P., et al. (2005) Skin Disease, Diagnosis and Treatment Mosby.
