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Skin Injury

Skin Injury

External factors can harm the skin, including heat, sharp objects, ultraviolet (UV) radiation, and excessive rubbing or pressure. There are many types of skin injuries that require clinical care by a physician or other healthcare professional. Listed in the directory below are some, for which we have provided a brief overview.

If you cannot find the information in which you are interested, please visit the Dermatology Online Resources page in this Web site for an Internet/World Wide Web address that may contain additional information on that topic.

St. Louis Children's Hospital is affiliated with Washington University School of Medicine.

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