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Loop mark
Specialty	Dermatology

Loop marks are a cutaneous condition, caused by beating with a doubled-over cord. They are perhaps the single most characteristic finding in child abuse.

See also

• Skin pop scar
• List of cutaneous conditions

References

1. Pressel, David M (15 May 2000). "Evaluation of Physical Abuse in Children". American Family Physician. 61 (10): 3057–3064. PMID 10839555. Retrieved 16 May 2019.
2. Rapini, Ronald P.; Bolognia, Jean L.; Jorizzo, Joseph L. (2007). Dermatology: 2-Volume Set. St. Louis: Mosby. ISBN 978-1-4160-2999-1.

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