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Desquamation is the natural shedding and peeling of the outermost layers of the skin. When there is damage to the skin or this process is interrupted or changed, there may be additional shedding and peeling.

Excess desquamation my result from a skin injury or a side effect of some chemotherapy treatments. Desquamation is the natural shedding and peeling of the outermost layers of the skin. When there is damage to the skin or this process is interrupted or changed, there may be additional shedding and peeling.

Excess desquamation my result from a skin injury or a side effect of some chemotherapy treatments.
New answer by JKJones (Pharmacist (Verified)) in topic(s) Chemotherapy Side Effects, , Side Effects, Desquamation, Skin Peeling, Skin Shedding




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