desquamation

The dead skin cells there should shed in a process called desquamation, but it is slowed by a number of factors: hormone fluctuations, sun exposure, vitamin deficiencies and aging.

When the patient is fully convalescent and all desquamation has ceased, cleanse him thoroughly with a warm bath and soap for four successive days.

The third spring aggravation came with full severity, but lasted only three days, when desquamation followed.

Slowly, wearily, desultorily, the erosion and desquamation went on.

As the disease advances the portions of skin first attacked become less inflamed, and exhibit a yellowish appearance, which is followed by slight desquamation of the cuticle.