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Scale is a term used to refer to flakes of dead epidermal cells
shed by the skin.
More specifically, scale consists of the heaping-up
of keratin in the stratum
corneum of the skin..
Scale is included in this section because it is a type
of skin lesion. These are required study for many courses in aspects
of health and holistic therapies, especially bodywork therapies.
Click to view one page that includes a complete list of all the Skin
Lesions listed in this section.
Links to other relevant areas on this website include:
* _ Labelled Diagram
of the Structure of Skin.
* _ Skin
Pigmentation Conditions.
* _ Glossary
Entry for Dermatology.
* _ Glossary
Section for The
Structures of Skin.
* _ Glossary
Section for Common
Skin Conditions (Diseases & Disorders).
This part of the IvyRose Holistic Resources Glossary
is included as a study-aid for students following first-level courses
in human biology, medicine, nursing, natural or holistic therapies (such
as massage, reflexology, aromatherapy etc.), and associated theoretical
courses - who are required recognise and understand medical terms.
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