Sports Medicine
An abrasion is a type of wound that occurs when the skin is scraped or rubbed off, often resulting in superficial damage to the outer layer of skin, known as the epidermis. This injury typically happens due to friction against a hard surface and can range from mild to more severe cases, depending on the depth of the scrape. Abrasions are common in sports and physical activities, often associated with falls or collisions.
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