Also Known As:
Candidiasis, eczema, herpes simplex, intertrigo, neurotic excoriations, perleche.
Common Misspellings:
erossion
Definition:
A focal loss of the top layer of skin, the epidermis. Erosions heal without scarring.
Related Terms
• Ulcer
• Fissure
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