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GlossaryDesquamation

process of shedding dead skin cells from the outer layer

Desquamation is the process by which the outermost layer of the skin, known as the stratum corneum, sheds dead cells. This natural exfoliation helps maintain skin health by removing old cells and making way for new ones, and it can be influenced by various factors such as skin conditions, treatments, and overall health.

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research The Fate of Epidermal Tight Junctions in the stratum corneum: Their Involvement in the Regulation of Desquamation and Phenotypic Expression of Certain Skin Conditions

11 citations , July 2022 in “International Journal of Molecular Sciences”

Tight junctions help control skin shedding and may be targets for treating certain skin conditions.

research Diffuse plate-like sheets of desquamation

2 citations , January 2022 in “JAAD Case Reports”

The rash resolved after stopping ponatinib.

research 601 A quantitative study of desquamation in the stratum corneum

April 2023 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology”

New method measures skin cell turnover quickly and effectively, showing turnover slows with age and responds more to treatments in older skin.

Premature Desquamation of the Inner Root Sheath in Noninflamed Hair Follicles as a Specific Marker for Central Centrifugal Cicatricial Alopecia

research Premature Desquamation of the Inner Root Sheath in Noninflamed Hair Follicles as a Specific Marker for Central Centrifugal Cicatricial Alopecia

6 citations , December 2018 in “The American Journal of Dermatopathology”

Early shedding of the inner root sheath in noninflamed hair follicles is a relatively specific sign of Central Centrifugal Cicatricial Alopecia.

The Lysosomal Protease Cathepsin L Is an Important Regulator of Keratinocyte and Melanocyte Differentiation During Hair Follicle Morphogenesis and Cycling

research The Lysosomal Protease Cathepsin L Is an Important Regulator of Keratinocyte and Melanocyte Differentiation During Hair Follicle Morphogenesis and Cycling

146 citations , May 2002 in “The American journal of pathology”

Cathepsin L is essential for normal hair growth and development.

research Cutaneous Side Effects in Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer Patients Treated with Iressa (ZD1839), an Inhibitor of Epidermal Growth Factor

116 citations , December 2003 in “Acta Dermato Venereologica”

Iressa often causes skin issues like acne and dryness in lung cancer patients.

research Role of cholesterol sulfate in epidermal structure and function: Lessons from X-linked ichthyosis

87 citations , March 2014 in “Biochimica et Biophysica Acta (BBA) - Molecular and Cell Biology of Lipids”

Cholesterol sulfate buildup due to a genetic mutation disrupts the skin barrier, leading to the scaling skin seen in X-linked ichthyosis.

research Corneodesmosomes and corneodesmosin: from the stratum corneum cohesion to the pathophysiology of genodermatoses

83 citations , May 2011 in “European Journal of Dermatology”

Corneodesmosin is crucial for skin and hair health, and its dysfunction can cause skin and hair disorders.

research Adipose-derived stem cells alleviate radiation-induced dermatitis by suppressing apoptosis and downregulating cathepsin F expression

50 citations , August 2021 in “Stem Cell Research & Therapy”

Adipose-derived stem cells help heal radiation skin damage by reducing cell death and inflammation.

research Cutaneous manifestations of methylmalonic and propionic acidaemia: a description based on 38 cases

49 citations , July 1994 in “British journal of dermatology/British journal of dermatology, Supplement”

Some children with methylmalonic and propionic acidaemias have skin problems related to their condition and diet.

research Safety of High-Dose Vitamin A

39 citations , January 1991 in “Oncology”

High-dose vitamin A was safe and well-tolerated in a lung cancer treatment study.

research Toxic shock syndrome: Recent developments in pathogenesis

37 citations , March 1990 in “The Journal of Pediatrics”

Toxic shock syndrome is caused by a complex interaction of bacterial toxins and the immune system, and understanding this can help improve diagnosis and treatment.

research A Case of Cicatricial Alopecia Associated with Erlotinib

25 citations , January 2011 in “Annals of Dermatology”

Erlotinib can cause hair loss as a side effect.

research Establishment and characterization of a radiation‐induced dermatitis rat model

16 citations , February 2019 in “Journal of Cellular and Molecular Medicine”

Researchers created a rat model to study skin damage caused by radiation, which could help develop new treatments.

Man-Made Disease: Clinical Manifestations of Low Phenylalanine Levels in an Inadequately Treated Phenylketonuria Patient and Mouse Study

research Man made disease: Clinical manifestations of low phenylalanine levels in an inadequately treated phenylketonuria patient and mouse study

13 citations , January 2013 in “Molecular genetics and metabolism”

Proper diet management is crucial for phenylketonuria patients to avoid severe health issues.

Videodermoscopy Scalp Psoriasis Severity Index: A Useful Tool for Evaluation of Scalp Psoriasis

research Videodermoscopy Scalp Psoriasis Severity Index (VSCAPSI): A useful tool for evaluation of scalp psoriasis

12 citations , July 2011 in “European Journal of Dermatology”

The VSCAPSI is a helpful method for evaluating the severity of scalp psoriasis.

research Hair follicles modulate skin barrier function

9 citations , June 2024 in “Cell Reports”

Hair follicles play a crucial role in regulating skin barrier function.

research Oral Lichen Planus

7 citations , July 2013 in “InTech eBooks”

Oral lichen planus is a chronic disease causing mouth discomfort and sometimes needs immunosuppressive treatment.

research Generalized Alopecia with Vasculitis-Like Changes in a Dog with Babesiosis

6 citations , January 2013 in “Journal of Veterinary Medical Science”

The dog's skin and anemia issues returned after stopping treatment for Babesia gibsoni.

research Key Factors in the Complex and Coordinated Network of Skin Keratinization: Their Significance and Involvement in Common Skin Conditions

2 citations , December 2023 in “International journal of molecular sciences”

Understanding keratinization is crucial for treating skin conditions like ichthyoses and psoriasis.

research Effects of chemical straighteners on the hair shaft and scalp

2 citations , January 2022 in “Anais brasileiros de dermatologia/Anais Brasileiros de Dermatologia”

Chemical hair straighteners can cause scalp and hair damage, but long-term effects are unclear.

research Dermatophytosis due to Microsporum nanum infection in a canine

1 citations , March 2017 in “Semina Ciências Agrárias”

Hunting wild boar can cause fungal infections in dogs.

Adult Phenylketonuria: Neurological Manifestations and Evolutionary Modalities

research Phénylcétonurie de l’adulte : manifestations neurologiques et modalités évolutives

1 citations , March 2012 in “Revue neurologique”

Proper diet management is crucial for preventing severe symptoms in phenylketonuria.

research Widespread erythematous scaly eruption in an infant with phenylketonuria

November 2025 in “JDDG Journal der Deutschen Dermatologischen Gesellschaft”

Restoring phenylalanine levels improved skin and hair symptoms in a PKU infant.

research 371 Hair follicles are critical modulators of skin barrier function

July 2024 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology”

Hair follicles are crucial for maintaining skin barrier function.

research Leporacarus gibbus (Acari: listrophoridae) in a naturally-infested domestic rabbit: first report of its occurrence in the state of Espírito Santo, Brazil

December 2018 in “Bioscience Journal”

Leporacarus gibbus mite was found in a domestic rabbit in Espírito Santo, Brazil, for the first time.

research 837 From genotoxic stresses to skin damage: Distinct, novel mechanisms of skin and hair damage in chemo/radiation therapy

April 2017 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology”

Chemotherapy and radiation therapy cause skin and hair damage by altering gene expression and signaling pathways.

research Skin Toxicity in Palliative Radiation Therapy

January 2017 in “Elsevier eBooks”

Radiation therapy for cancer often causes skin problems like redness, dryness, and pain.

research A 9-month-old infant with severe scalp dermatosis

August 2016 in “Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology”

The infant likely has Hay-Wells syndrome and needs genetic testing and heart screening.

research The dark and the bright sides of the transcription factor Nrf2 in skin protection and disease (Nrf2 and epidermal barrier function)

August 2015 in “Free Radical Biology and Medicine”

Nrf2 helps protect skin from damage but too much can cause skin problems.