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Which body areas are commonly affected by abrasions?

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Close-up of a person holding a child's hand with scabs on the fingers, gently cleaning the wounds with gauze.
wound Injuries that break skin can be painfully memorable.

An abrasion is a type of wound involving damage to the epidermis, typically caused by friction against a rough surface.1

The body areas most commonly affected by these injuries include:

  • Knees1
  • Elbows1
  • Palms of the hands1