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Scales


InjuryDiseasesNutritionPoison
SymptomsSurgeryTestSpecial Topic
Athlete's foot, tinea pedis
Athlete's foot, tinea pedis
Lichen planus - close-up
Lichen planus - close-up
Lichen planus on the arm
Lichen planus on the arm
Lichen planus on the hands
Lichen planus on the hands
Psoriasis, magnified x4
Psoriasis, magnified x4
Overview Treatment Prevention
Definition

Scales are a visible peeling or flaking of outer skin layers.


Alternative Names

Skin flaking


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Common Causes



Review Date: 05/02/2009
Reviewed By: Linda J. Vorvick, MD, Medical Director, MEDEX Northwest Division of Physician Assistant Studies, University of Washington, School of Medicine. Also reviewed by David Zieve, MD, MHA, Medical Director, A.D.A.M., Inc.

A.D.A.M., Inc. is accredited by URAC, also known as the American Accreditation HealthCare Commission (www.urac.org).




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