Excoriation ( noun , verb )

(As a noun)

Excoriation ( noun )

A medical condition in which the skin is scraped or worn away, usually as a result of scratching or rubbing.

Origin:

Excoriation is derived from the latin word excoriare, which means "to strip off the skin" or "to flay".

Examples:

1. The patient has a severe excoriation on his arm from excessive scratching.
2. She developed excoriation on her legs due to eczema.
3. The nurses treated the excoriation with a topical cream.
4. Excoriation caused by skin conditions like eczema or psoriasis can be treated with medicated ointments.
5. The excoriation was caused by a reaction to poison ivy.

(As a verb)

Excoriation ( verb )

A medical condition in which the skin is scraped or worn away, usually as a result of scratching or rubbing.

Origin:

Excoriation is derived from the latin word excoriare, which means "to strip off the skin" or "to flay".

Examples:

1. The patient has a severe excoriation on his arm from excessive scratching.
2. She developed excoriation on her legs due to eczema.
3. The nurses treated the excoriation with a topical cream.
4. Excoriation caused by skin conditions like eczema or psoriasis can be treated with medicated ointments.
5. The excoriation was caused by a reaction to poison ivy.