ScalesDefinitionScales are a visible peeling or flaking of outer skin layers. Alternative NamesSkin flaking CausesScales may be caused by dry skin, certain inflammatory skin conditions, or infections.ReferencesHigh WA, Tomasini CF, Argenziano G, Zalaudek I. Basic principles of dermatology. In: Bolognia JL, Jorizzo JL, Schaffer JV, eds. Dermatology. 3rd ed. Philadelphia, Pa.: Elsevier Saunders; 2012:chap 1.
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