Antemoem abrasions can be confused with -
The synopsis of forensic medicine & toxicology - Dr k.s.narayan reddy ;28th edition ; Pg no. 106 Erosion of skin produced by ants & excoriation of skin by excreta are differential diagnosis of antemoem abrasion .ants produce brown linear erosion with irregular margins of superficial layers of skin . mostly found in mucocutaneous junction ,about the eyelids ,nostrils ,mouth and genitalia ,moist folds of skin .vital reaction is not seen .
Eczema
Ant bite marks
Chemical burn
Joule burn
Mechanical injuries