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What is the definition of open wound and break in skin? please explain! is an old small cut considered as open cut/ break in skin

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Dr. Stuart Hickerson answered

Specializes in Family Medicine

Open wound: Your skin consists of epidermis and dermis. An open wound would be a laceration that breaks both of theses layers. Although a wound may be old it can be open if the dermis has not closed.

Answered 5/16/2019

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