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Scales Health Article

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Reviewer Info: Kevin Berman, MD, PhD, Associate, Atlanta Center for Dermatologic Disease, Atlanta, GA. Review provided by VeriMed Healthcare Network.; ADAM Health Illustrated Encyclopedia, 04/12/2007

Definition

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

Alternative Names

Skin flaking

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