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Lichen planus - close-up
Lichen planus - close-up
Psoriasis, magnified x4
Psoriasis, magnified x4
Athlete's foot, tinea pedis
Athlete's foot, tinea pedis
Lichen planus on the arm
Lichen planus on the arm
Lichen planus on the hands
Lichen planus on the hands

Scales

Definition:

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



Alternative Names: Skin flaking

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What to expect at your health care provider's office:




Review Date: 4/30/2005
Reviewed By: Jonathan Kantor, M.D., Department of Dermatology, University of Pennsylvania Medical Center, Philadelphia, PA. Review provided by VeriMed Healthcare Network.

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