Scales


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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
Definition

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


Alternative Names

Skin flaking


Considerations


Common Causes



Review Date: 04/30/2005
Reviewed By: Jonathan Kantor, M.D., Department of Dermatology, University of Pennsylvania Medical Center, Philadelphia, PA. Review provided by VeriMed Healthcare Network.


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