Skin fissure

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Eczematous fissures on skin of inner surface of finger
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Schematic image comparing a skin fissure to an erosion and an ulcer.


A skin fissure is a cutaneous condition in which there is a linear cleavage of skin, sometimes defined as extending into the dermis. [1] It is smaller than a skin laceration.

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A skin area on which there are many skin fissures is called cracked skin, and is most commonly a result of skin dryness. Ichthyosis is a genetic disorder where there is often severe skin cracking.

References

  1. ↑ Gary Williams; Murray Katcher. "Primary Care Dermatology Module > Nomenclature of Skin Lesions > 18. FISSURE". Department of Pediatrics. The University of Wisconsin. Archived from the original on 2013-10-20.

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