Rook's Textbook of Dermatology, Ninth Edition 2016
DOI: 10.1002/9781118441213.rtd0124
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Mechanical Injury to the Skin

Abstract: Healthy skin is able to withstand the effects of a variety of mechanical forces, such as friction, pressure, contusion and vibration. However, when the force is of sufficient intensity or duration, mechanical injury may occur. Phenomena such as the isomorphic (Koebner) response and Nikolsky sign are of interest to dermatologists when considering the underlying pathology. Other conditions are important to recognize, as they may potentially be confused with skin cancers (black heel, spectacle frame acanthoma) or… Show more

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