Skin sloughing
Skin Sloughing
Skin sloughing (pronunciation: /skɪn slʌfɪŋ/) is a medical term referring to the natural process of shedding or peeling of dead skin cells from the body's surface.
Etymology
The term 'sloughing' is derived from the Old English 'slūh', which means 'husk' or 'shell'. In a medical context, it refers to the shedding or removal of a layer, particularly of the skin.
Process
Skin sloughing is a normal physiological process that occurs throughout an individual's life. The epidermis, the outermost layer of the skin, is continually regenerated and old cells are shed to make way for new ones. This process is typically unnoticeable but can become more apparent under certain conditions such as after a sunburn or with certain skin diseases.
Related Terms
- Exfoliation (cosmetology): A cosmetic treatment where the outermost layer of dead skin cells is mechanically or chemically removed.
- Desquamation: The shedding of the outermost membrane or layer of a tissue, such as the skin.
- Keratinocyte: The predominant cell type in the epidermis, the outermost layer of the skin, which plays a key role in the process of skin sloughing.
- Stratum corneum: The outermost layer of the epidermis, consisting of dead cells (corneocytes) that shed or slough off.
See Also
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Skin sloughing
- Wikipedia's article - Skin sloughing
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