On the other hand, if people want less of the good, prices fall and less competitive producers either go out of business or start producing different goods. Such a system is called a market economy. A socialist economy, in contrast, is characterized by more government ownership and central planning.
Skin maceration is the softening and breakdown of the skin due to prolonged contact with moisture. Any source of moisture can cause this; water, sweat, urine, or the fluids seeping from a wound can cause skin tissue breakdown if in contact for long enough.
A laceration is a wound caused by a sharp object producing edges that may be jagged, dirty, or bleeding. Lacerations most often affect the skin, but any tissue may be lacerated, including subcutaneous fat, tendon, muscle, or bone. A laceration should be repaired if it: 1  Continues to bleed after application of pressure for 10â15 minutes. 2  Is more than one-eighth to one-fourth inch deep. 3  Exposes fat, muscle, tendon, or bone. 4  Causes a change in function surrounding the area of the laceration. 5  Is dirty or has visible debris in it.