Desquamation (Noun)
Meaning
Loss of bits of outer skin by peeling or shedding or coming off in scales.
Classification
Nouns denoting natural phenomena.
Examples
- The patient's skin showed signs of desquamation, with large flakes of epidermis peeling off to reveal raw, pink flesh underneath.
- After spending the day at the beach, Sarah experienced desquamation on her nose and cheeks due to excessive sun exposure.
- As a complication of the eczema, the child's skin underwent desquamation, leaving patches of scaly, itchy skin that were painful to touch.
- During the healing process, the skin's outer layer undergoes desquamation, after which new skin cells begin to form and replace the damaged tissue.
- Dry air and harsh winds can cause desquamation on the face and hands, especially during the winter months when the skin is already dry and chapped.