Elizabeth Martin and Robert Hine. Latest Edition (7 ed.) Fully revised and updated, the sixth edition of this dictionary provides comprehensive coverage of biology, biophysics, and biochemistry, as well as key terms from medicine and palaeontology.
For example, if someone scratches a mole until it bleeds, the resulting lesion, a crust, is now a secondary skin lesion. The most common secondary skin lesions include: 1  crust: a crust, or a scab, is created when dried blood forms over a scratched and irritated skin lesion. 2  ulcer: typically caused by a bacterial infection or physical trauma. 3  scale: patches of skin cells that build up and then fall off the skin.
Can hypothyroidism lead to bruising easily and dry skin and dry scabs that won't heal I have 2 small ones on arm my mom & aunt have hypothyroidism? Dr. Alan Feldman Dr. Feldman. Yes, for dry skin: Untreated hypothyroidism can certainly cause dry skin, but it would be unlikely to cause bruising or scabs. I see that you are on advil, (ibuprofen) this can contribute to bruising. Considering your family history, it would be reasonable to get a free T4 and TSH level done to look at your thyroid function. ...Read more.