Definition
desquamations
noun
- The process or act of shedding or peeling off of skin, scales, or other outer layers in flakes or pieces.
Usage: Medical/dermatological term; Plural form of desquamation
Examples
- The patient experienced desquamations on her scalp following the severe sunburn.
- Desquamations are a common side effect of certain acne medications.
- The dermatologist noted areas of desquamations on the patient's elbows and knees.
- After the infection cleared, desquamations gradually decreased over several weeks.
- Excessive desquamations can indicate a serious skin condition requiring medical attention.