desquamation

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Desquamation of the epidermis is the invariable feature of all cases, and it usually commences between the fourth and eighth days.

From Anomalies and Curiosities of Medicine by Pyle, Walter L. (Walter Lytle)

Desquamation going on; pustules shrunk and drying on limbs.

From North American Medical and Surgical Journal, Vol. 2, No. 3, July, 1826 by Bache, Franklin

Relaxation of Treatment towards the end of the third period— Continuation of Packs during and after Desquamation 57 81.

From Hydriatic treatment of Scarlet Fever in its Different Forms by Munde, Charles

It is not quite clear why the word Desquamation is introduced.

From Deformities of Samuel Johnson, Selected from his Works by Anonymous

Desquamation is attributable to the exaggerated proliferation of the epidermis and the loosening of its attachment by the inflammation.

From A System of Practical Medicine by American Authors, Vol. I Volume 1: Pathology and General Diseases by Various