A crack in the stratum corneum
Symptoms
Related diseases
A crack in the stratum corneum. The outermost layer of the skin develops small, painful fissures due to extreme dryness. These cracks can cause discomfort and increase the risk of infection.
Source | Author Doctor Nikas Samuolis, reviewed by Prof. Virginijus Šapoka | Vilnius University | Faculty of Medicine | Head of the Department of Internal Medicine, Family Medicine, and Oncology