Existen factores externos que pueden dañar la piel, entre los que se incluyen el calor, los objetos punzantes, la radiación ultravioleta y la fricción o la presión excesiva. Existen muchas clases de lesiones en la piel que requieren el cuidado clínico de un médico o de otro profesional de la salud. Enumeradas en el directorio de abajo hay algunas de ellas, para las cuales le proveemos una breve descripción.
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