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Child abuse (skin signs)
Injuries to the [[Human skin|skin]] are one of the most common [[Signs and symptoms (medicine)|signs]] that a child is being [[Physical abuse|physically abused]]. These injuries may be in the form of [[burn]]s and [[bruise]]s; these injuries which are done on purpose usually are fond on certain parts of the body, and often have patterns and shapes that are different than injuries that happen by accident. Knowing how to tell the differaence between injuries that happen by accident and injuries that are done to a child on purpose is an important part of helping to protect children from harm.<ref>Swerdlin A, Berkowitz C, Craft N. Cutaneous signs of child abuse. J Am Acad Dermatol. 2007 Sep;57(3):371-92. PMID 17707148</ref>
==Bruises==
===Location===
*Bruises a child gets by accident are usually found on the ankles, shins, hips, lower arms, elbows and under the chin. 
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==References==
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==External links==
*[[University of Chicago]]: Cutaneous Manifestations of Child Abuse[http://pediatrics.uchicago.edu/chiefs/documents/cutaneous_injuries_REECE.pdf]
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