Avulsion injury

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An avulsion is a situation where all layers of skin are removed by a cut, scrape, or other injury. According to PeaceHealth, they are usually treated by health care professionals if larger than 1 quarter-inch by 1 quarter-inch in size (6.4mm x 6.4mm).

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• http://www.peacehealth.org/kbase/frame/sig31/sig3126/frame.htm