The separation or shedding of the cuticle or epidermis in the form of flakes or scales; exfoliation, as of bones.
The shedding of cells from the surface of the skin or mucous membranes.
Shedding of the skin as a reaction to radiotherapy. In its mildest form it is "dry" when the skin flakes in a powdery form. In a more severe form ("wet") the deeper layers of the skin are exposed. This form is particularly likely to occur where the skin is naturally moist and/or subject to friction i.e. in the axilla or under the breast during radiotherapy treatment.
shedding or peeling of the outer layer of the skin.
The elimination of dead cells on the skin (stratum corneum). When normal, it is superficial and invisible. Excessive, it appears as "squama" on the skin and "dandruff" on the scalp. (We talk about exfoliation of the epidermis).
Shedding or scaling of skin or mucous membrane.
the shedding of epithelial elements, chiefly of the skin, in scales or small sheets; exfoliation
the shedding of skin cells from the stratum corneum
loss of bits of outer skin by peeling or shedding or coming off in scales
The shedding of skin tissue in patches or sheets.
peeling or flaking of the surface of the skin.
Peeling of the skin sometimes seen as an effect of radiation therapy
A peeling of the tissue of the gingiva. In cases of desquamative gingivitis, the tissues may appear smooth and shiny, with patches of bright red and gray. Surface tissue may peel away, exposing a raw, bleeding and extremely painful surface.
the shedding of the outer skin or mucous membrane layer
The shedding of the cuticle in scales or of the outer layer of any surface.
The cellular renewal process of the epidermis.
Shedding of an outer layer of skin in scales or shreds
(DEZ kwa MAY shun): The sloughing of dead corneocytes from the stratum corneum. The final stage in the ongoing cycle of skin cell birth, maturation, and death.
Shedding of epithelial cells in scales or sheets
Desquamation is the term given to skin coming off in scales or peeling.
The sloughing of dead corneocytes (cells located in the epidermis that are packed with fibrous protein called Keratin) from the horny cell layer of the epidermis (stratum corneum). The final stage in the ongoing cycle of skin cell birth, maturation, and death.