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 secretion of profuse tears that overflow the eyelids and dampen the face. : a transparent drop of fluid or hardened fluid matter (such as resin) : to fill with tears (see 1tear) : shed tears. : to separate parts of or pull apart by force : rend. : to wound by or as if by pulling apart by force : lacerate. : to divide or disrupt by the pull of contrary forces. : damage from being torn (see 3tear) : a hole or flaw made by tearing. : the act of tearing something.