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How are primary and secondary skin lesions differentiated according to the integumentary system chapter?
Primary skin lesions are the initial reactions to pathologically altered tissue, while secondary skin lesions are changes that occur in the primary lesion due to factors like infection or trauma.
Key points
- Primary lesions are the first response to skin changes.
- Secondary lesions develop from primary lesions due to infection or trauma.
- Lesions can be flat or elevated, and their characteristics help in diagnosis.
Source:Medical Terminology Systems Updated: A Body Systems Approach· Integumentary System· p. 115–139
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