Yes: When in the midst of a flare-up eczematous skin can certainly be considered an open wound.
Answered 1/5/2019
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Depends on situation: If the skin is just thickened & rough but maintains a good barrier, it can be seen as closed. If it has open weeping or oozing areas it is open & susceptible to bacterial infection.
Answered 11/28/2017
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Not usually: If the area is or has been bleeding, I would call it open. Usually from scratching. If no bleeding has occurred, would not call it open.
Answered 11/27/2017
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