Antemortem and postmortem abrasion

Trait

Antemortem abrasions

Postmortem abrasions

Site

Anywhere on the body

Usually over bony prominences

Colour

Bright reddish-brown

Yellowish, translucent, and

parchment-like

Exudation

More; scab slightly raised

Less; scab often lies slightly below

the level of skin

Microscopic 

Intravital reaction and

congestion seen.

No intravital reaction and

no congestion



Reference: 

1. The Essentials of Forensic Medicine & Toxicology, 34th edition, Dr. K.S. Narayan reddy and O.P. murty, P. No. 174

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