Skin Tear: Causes & Reasons

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Possible Causes for Skin Tear

Rheumatoid Arthritis

This includes: regular sunscreen use with SPF 15 or higher and UVA/UVB protection sensitive skin or hypoallergenic skin moisturizer proper eye care when needed such as artificial [healthline.com]

In some people, the condition can damage a wide variety of body systems, including the skin, eyes, lungs, heart and blood vessels. [mayoclinic.org]

It comprises a number of natural barriers to infection, including: Anatomical barriers, such as skin, mucous membranes, ciliated epithelial cells, tears, and saliva. [web.archive.org]

Acquired Epidermolysis Bullosa

This most often inherited disorder can cause the skin to tear and pull away from the body in response to friction, resulting in fluid-filled blisters. [bmt.umn.edu]

Epidermolysis bullosa is a rare genetic condition that makes skin so fragile that it can tear or blister at the slightest touch. [webmd.com]

General Overview Epidermolysis bullosa is a group of skin conditions representing deficiency in one of several proteins that anchor skin to the body. [bmt.umn.edu]

Iatrogenic Cushing Syndrome

[…] human genetics Benign bone tumors Benign breast conditions Benign liver tumors and hepatic cysts Benign paroxysmal positional vertigo Benign prostatic hyperplasia Benign skin [amboss.com]

[…] lesions Benzodiazepines Beta blockers Beta-2 adrenergic agonists Biceps tendon tear Biliary cancer Bipolar disorder Birth traumas Bisphosphonates Bladder exstrophy, abnormalities [amboss.com]

Pituitary Cushing Syndrome

Dark circles under the eyes are also common, which is due to volume loss along the eye socket (tear trough area).7 Treatment Whilst the darker-skinned ethnic groups tend to [studyres.com]

From my experience, Asian (Indian) and Hispanic patients tend to require tear trough rejuvenation earlier than other ethnicities. [studyres.com]

Asian (Indian) dark circles often have As eyelid skin is one of the thinnest in the human body, the periorbital area is the first to demonstrate visible signs of ageing a [studyres.com]

Acute Hepatic Porphyria

No-charge genetic testing for acute hepatic porphyria Alnylam has partnered with Invitae to offer genetic testing at no charge for individuals who may carry a gene mutation known to be associated with acute hepatic porphyria (AHP). On average, it takes up to 15 years from symptom onset for a patient to receive[…] [invitae.com]

Delta Aminolevulinate Dehydrase Deficiency

Gut. 1994 Aug;35(8):1112-5. Author information 1 University Department of Medicine and Therapeutics, Western Infirmary, Glasgow. Abstract Patients with acute hepatic porphyria are denied essential operations because of concern that general anaesthesia and surgery will precipitate a life threatening porphyric crisis.[…] [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]

Congenital Erythropoietic Porphyria

A hitherto undescribed dual deficiency of uroporphyrinogen III synthase and uroporphyrinogen decarboxylase was observed in the erythrocytes in a 14 year-old patient who had presented with congenital erythropoietic porphyria since early childhood. Whereas congenital erythropoietic porphyria was metabolically and[…] [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]

Variegate Porphyria

Variegate porphyria is an autosomal dominant genetic disease of heme metabolism in which partial or total protoporphyrin oxidase deficiency leads to cutaneous and neurological symptoms in childhood. The diagnosis is made by measuring the levels of this enzyme in feces, blood, or urine, while genetic testing is used for[…] [symptoma.com]

Porphyria Cutanea Tarda

Porphyria cutanea tarda (PCT) is the most common type of porphyria, a group of rare diseases consisting in the overproduction of porphyrins, the compounds necessary to produce heme, due to the deficiency of an enzyme responsible for their transformation. The most common early sign of PCT is a general[…] [symptoma.com]

Adrenal Cortex Hormone

Cortisol (glucocorticoid), aldosterone (mineralocorticoid), dehydroepiandrosterone (DHEA) and androstenedione (adrenal androgens) Steroid hormone secreted by adrenal cortex Glucocorticoid Stimulates gluconeogenesis; inhibits inflammatory response; suppresses immune response; enhances vascular responsiveness to[…] [quizlet.com]

Purpura Senilis

It is, however, a risk factor for skin tears in institutionalised patients. [dermnetnz.org]

Thin skin Skin tears easily Irregularly shaped lesions appear that may measure one to four cm and are dark in color. [belmarrahealth.com]

The purpuric lesions resolve over one to three weeks and may produce residual brown pigmentation of the skin. [dermnetnz.org]

CN Tear Gas Exposure

Symptoms of Tear Gas Exposure stinging and burning of the eyes, nose, mouth, and skin excessive tearing blurred vision runny nose salivation (drooling) exposed tissue may [thoughtco.com]

Exposure to tear gas causes a trademark set of symptoms: severe burning of the eyes, mouth, throat, and skin. [gizmodo.com]

Therefore, people could be exposed through eye contact, skin contact, or breathing it in.Severe traumatic injuries from exploding tear gas canisters have been documented. [doctorslounge.com]

Dermatosparaxis

Dermatosparaxis EDS (dEDS) Inheritance Autosomal recessive Major criteria: Extreme skin fragility with congenital or postnatal skin tears Characteristic craniofacial features [edstoday.org]

PATHOLOGICAL FINDINGS: Large skin tears with associated haemorrhage, periarticular S/C oedema and generalised skin fragility were observed in both lambs at post-mortem examination [tandfonline.com]

which are evident at birth or early infancy, or evolve later in childhood Redundant, almost lax skin, with excessive skin folds at the wrists and ankles Increased palmar [edstoday.org]

Laceration

[…] noun 1A deep cut or tear in skin or flesh. [lexico.com]

[…] noun 1 A deep cut or tear in skin or flesh. [en.oxforddictionaries.com]

Impact with a hard object at an angle to the skin may tear up a flap of skin. [ncemi.org]

Dupuytren Contracture

There were no significant differences in pain or skin tears between the 2 groups. No flexor tendon ruptures were observed. [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]

Three of the enzymatic fasciotomies were complicated by skin tears. There were no infections. [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]

Despite being less invasive, problems such as nerve and/or tendon injury, skin tears, and autoimmune reactions have been reported. [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]

Lichen Sclerosus

If the skin tears, bright red or purple spots may appear. [myhealth.alberta.ca]

Mild to severe itching and soreness Skin that appears fragile, pale, and/or white Bruised skin with broken blood vessels or “blood blisters” Small tears or fissures in the [youngwomenshealth.org]

The skin over these patches become thin and crinkled. Skin that tears and bruises. Skin that becomes scarred. Itching, which is very common. Pain. Bleeding. Blisters. [niams.nih.gov]

Anal Fissure

Condition: Anal Fissure (anal tear, anal skin tags) Overview (“What is it?”) Definition: An anal fissure is a tear or break in the skin at the anus. [eapsa.org]

An acute anal fissure describes a tear in the superficial layer of skin. A chronic anal fissure develops over time if the superficial tear does not heal. [emedicinehealth.com]

Skin tags next to a chronic fissure as a result of repeated healing and tearing. Diagnosis (“What tests are done to find out what my child has?”) [eapsa.org]

Rectal Symptoms

An anal fissure (fissure-in-ano) is a small, oval shaped tear in skin that lines the opening of the anus. [fascrs.org]

Epidermolysis Bullosa

Without these proteins, the skin tears apart, blisters, and shears off leading to severe pain, disfigurement, and wounds that may never heal. [ebresearch.org]

Epidermolysis Bullosa is a family of rare genetic disorders that affect the body's largest organ: the skin. [ebresearch.org]

A patient living with EB lacks a critical protein that binds the layers of skin—on internal organs as well as externally — together, without which the skin tears apart, blisters [medium.com]

Blocked Tear Duct

The nasal lacrimal system lies just under the skin. It drains tears and debris away from the eye and into the nose. [pediatric-ophthalmology.com]

They flow through a tube (the tear duct) into a tear sac under the skin alongside the nose. From the tear sac they flow into the back of the nose. [nationwidechildrens.org]

[…] down your baby's eyelid and cheek mucus or yellowish discharge in the eye reddening of the skin from rubbing Because infants don’t produce tears until they are several weeks [childrenshospital.org]

Cervical Laceration

First-degree tears: These are the smallest tears, involving skin around the vaginal opening or perineal skin. [healthline.com]

But also had 9 days of bleeding midcycle and then started having rectal bleeding, bleeding when i brushed my teeth, skin tears around my fingernails. [medications.com]

Exposing a perineal tear (A); suturing a tear of the vagina (B); suturing the perineal body (C); suturing the skin (D). [helid.digicollection.org]

Gallamine Allergy

[…] decrease in height decreased vision diarrhea dry mouth eye pain eye tearing facial hair growth in females fainting fatigue fever or chills flushed, dry skin fractures fruit-like [mayoclinic.org]

[…] weight gain Incidence not known Abdominal or stomach cramping and/or burning (severe) or pain backache bloody, black, or tarry stools cough or hoarseness darkening of the skin [mayoclinic.org]

Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome Hypermobility Type

Fragile tissue : Skin tearing, small blood vessels bursting, easy bruising, osteopenia Pain : Joints and muscles affected, loss of elasticity, disrupted signaling (e.g. proprioceptive [murraymeetze.com]

(tearing of the skin), stretchy skin, easy bruising, joint hypermobility Recessive ADAMTS2 Dermatosparaxis, Type VIIC Cardiac-Valvular Form Joint hypermobility, skin hyperextensibility [uwcpdx.org]

The skin can appear saggy and soft and may tear easily and be fragile. [medicinenet.com]

Dacryostenosis

[…] the skin from rubbing A blocked tear duct may be noticeable only when a baby cries, or in cold or windy weather when tears are stimulated. [es.bartonhealth.org]

Swelling and redness of the eyelids and irritation of the surrounding skin. [ludlowpeds.com]

Symptoms may include: Tears pooling in the corner of your baby's eye Tears draining down your baby's eyelid and cheek Mucus or yellowish discharge in the eye Reddening of [es.bartonhealth.org]

Striae Distensae

As the body expands faster than the skin covering it, the skin tears. The resulting scar that forms from this tear is what we know as a stretch mark. [web.archive.org]

While the skin adapts to continuous movement by expanding and contracting, during these periods the skin has insufficient time to adjust. [americanpregnancy.org]

Stretch marks are fine lines on the body that occur from tissue under your skin tearing from rapid growth or over-stretching. [dermnetnz.org]

Ehlers-Danlos Syndrom Classic Type 2

Common symptoms include: Loose joints Very stretchy and soft skin that tears easily Paper thin scars Poor wound healing Chronic bruising and scarring of the shins Certain [cincinnatichildrens.org]

Major criteria Extreme skin fragility with congenital or postnatal skin tears. Characteristic craniofacial features. [patient.info]

Secondary Entropion

Symptoms of Ectropion Include: Excessive tearing Crusting of the eyelid Mucus discharge Infection Corneal irritation Sagging skin around the eye Impaired vision Redness and [phillipseye.com]

Causes of Ectropion: Relaxation of eyelid tissues due to aging changes Undetected skin cancers or skin disease Trauma Contraction of scar tissue of the surrounding skin Eyelid [readocs.com]

Such symptoms include excessive tearing, crusting of the eyelid and mucus discharge, infection, corneal irritation, sagging skin around the eye, impaired vision, redness and [cockerhammd.com]

Benign Neoplasm of the Colon

An anal fissure (fissure-in-ano) is a small, oval shaped tear in skin that lines the opening of the anus. [fascrs.org]

Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome Type 4

Major criteria Extreme skin fragility with congenital or postnatal skin tears. Characteristic craniofacial features. [patient.info]

Episiotomy

The research shows that routine use of episiotomies does not keep the mother's skin from tearing during birth. It does not speed up a normal birth. [archive.ahrq.gov]

A first degree tear involves the skin layer only; a second degree tear involves the skin and muscle-tissue layers; a third degree tear involves skin, muscle, and the anal [familyeducation.com]

If you do not have an episiotomy, your skin may tear during delivery. But the tear is likely to be smaller than an episiotomy and to heal with less pain. [archive.ahrq.gov]