Skin fissure
(Redirected from Skin cracking)
A skin fissure is a cutaneous condition in which there is a linear cleavage of skin, sometimes defined as extending into the dermis.[1] It is smaller than a skin laceration.
Generalized
[edit]A skin area on which there are many skin fissures is called cracked skin, and is most commonly a result of skin dryness, cold weather, chemical irritants (such as laundry detergent or hand soap), certain types of skin-cream medication or excess moisture.[2] Additionally, Ichthyosis is a genetic disorder where there is often severe skin cracking.
References
[edit]- ↑ Gary Williams; Murray Katcher. "Primary Care Dermatology Module > Nomenclature of Skin Lesions > 18. FISSURE". Department of Pediatrics. The University of Wisconsin. Archived from the original on 2013-10-20.
- ↑ Midlands, Advanced Dermatology of the (2019-01-25). "Splitting Fingertips Skin Fissures - Advanced Dermatology Omaha". Advanced Dermatology of the Midlands. Retrieved 2026-06-16.
Further reading
[edit]- Skin Exposures and Effects
- Skin fissure, clinical studies
- Dry Heel Fissures: Treatment and Prevention
- Comparison between the treatment of skin fissures in traditional Iranian versus Western medicine:
 | This cutaneous condition article is a stub. You can help Wikipedia by adding missing information. |