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Also known as Peeling of skin, skin desquamation

Desquamation, or peeling skin, is the shedding of dead cells from the outermost layer of skin.

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Desquamation
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Skin peeling, skin shedding, sudden exfoliation (in some cases)
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Dermatology

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  • Abnormal desquamation
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Desquamation, or peeling skin, is the shedding of dead cells from the outermost layer of skin.

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