Table of Contents
- Overview
- Treatment
- Prevention
- Images
Scales are a visible peeling or flaking of outer skin layers.
Alternative Names
Skin flaking
Considerations
Common Causes
Images
Review Date: 05/02/2009
Reviewed By: Linda J. Vorvick, MD, Medical Director, MEDEX Northwest Division of
Physician Assistant Studies, University of Washington, School of
Medicine. Also reviewed by David Zieve, MD, MHA, Medical Director,
A.D.A.M., Inc.
A.D.A.M., Inc. is accredited by URAC, also known as the American Accreditation HealthCare Commission (www.urac.org)
