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keratolysis

Translations

keratolysisnoun
keratolyses
pl
Keratolysis is a condition that involves the breakdown of the outer layer of the skin.
Кератолиз - это состояние, при котором происходит разрушение внешнего слоя кожи.
Synonyms
keratinolysis
keratin degradation
dissolution of keratin
epidermal desquamation
desquamation
peeling of the stratum corneum
breakdown of the stratum corneum

Definitions

keratolysisnoun
The process of breaking down or dissolving keratin, a protein found in the skin, hair, and nails.
The dermatologist recommended a treatment that promotes keratolysis to help with the patient's skin condition.
A medical condition characterized by the peeling or shedding of the outer layer of the skin, often due to bacterial infection or other dermatological issues.
The patient was diagnosed with keratolysis, which explained the unusual peeling of the skin on their feet.
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