Dermatology Glossary

Exfoliation (definition)

(eks"fo-le-a'shun) (Latin. Ex - away + Folium - leaf)

Synonym:

Desquamation

Exfoliation is the splitting off or separation of the keratin and epidermal skin surface in scales or sheets.

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