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Erosion - Overview

Definition of Erosion:

Erosion is a breakdown of the outer layer of the skin, usually because of a cut, scrape, or inflammation. See ulcers.

  • Reviewed last on: 10/17/2006
  • Kevin Berman, MD, PhD, Associate, Atlanta Center for Dermatologic Disease, Atlanta, GA. Review provided by VeriMed Healthcare Network.
     
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