Desquamation

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Name of Symptom/Sign:
Desquamation
Classifications and external resources

ICD-10	R23.4
ICD-9

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Desquamation is the shedding of the outer layers of the skin. For example, once the rash of measles fades, there is desquamation. The word comes from the Latin 'desquamare' , meaning "to scrape the scales off a fish".

v • d • e Symptoms and signs (R00-R69, 780-789)
Circulatory and respiratory systems	Tachycardia - Bradycardia - Palpitation - Heart murmur - Nosebleed - Hemoptysis - Cough - abnormalities of breathing (Dyspnea, Orthopnoea, Stridor, Wheeze, Cheyne-Stokes respiration, Hyperventilation, Mouth breathing, Hiccup, Bradypnea, Hypoventilation) - Chest pain - Asphyxia - Pleurisy - Respiratory arrest - Sputum - Bruit
Digestive system and abdomen	Abdominal pain - Acute abdomen - Nausea - Vomiting - Heartburn - Dysphagia - Flatulence - Burping - Fecal incontinence - Encopresis - Hepatomegaly - Splenomegaly - Hepatosplenomegaly - Jaundice - Ascites - Fecal occult blood - Halitosis
Skin and subcutaneous tissue	disturbances of skin sensation (Hypoesthesia, Paresthesia, Hyperesthesia) - Rash - Cyanosis - Pallor - Flushing - Petechia - Desquamation - Induration
Nervous and musculoskeletal systems	abnormal involuntary movements (Tremor, Spasm, Fasciculation, Athetosis) - Gait abnormality - lack of coordination (Ataxia, Dysmetria, Dysdiadochokinesia, Hypotonia) - Tetany - Meningism - Hyperreflexia
Urinary system	Dysuria - Vesical tenesmus - Urinary incontinence - Urinary retention - Oliguria - Polyuria - Nocturia
Cognition, perception, emotional state and behaviour	Anxiety - Somnolence - Coma - Amnesia (Anterograde amnesia, Retrograde amnesia) - Dizziness/Vertigo - smell and taste (Anosmia, Ageusia, Parosmia, Parageusia)
Speech and voice	speech disturbances (Dysphasia, Aphasia, Dysarthria) - symbolic dysfunctions (Dyslexia, Alexia, Agnosia, Apraxia, Acalculia, Agraphia) - voice disturbances (Dysphonia, Aphonia)
General symptoms and signs	Fever (Hyperpyrexia) - Headache - Chronic pain - Malaise - Fatigue - Fainting (Vasovagal syncope) - Febrile seizure - Shock (Cardiogenic shock) - Lymphadenopathy - Edema (Peripheral edema, Anasarca) - Hyperhidrosis (Sleep hyperhidrosis) - Delayed milestone - Failure to thrive - food and fluid intake (Anorexia, Polydipsia, Polyphagia) - Cachexia - Xerostomia - Clubbing

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Articles on Desquamation	Most recent articles on Desquamation • Most cited articles on Desquamation • Review articles on Desquamation • Articles on Desquamation in N Eng J Med, Lancet, BMJ
Media (Slides, Video, Images, MP3) on Desquamation	Powerpoint slides on Desquamation • Images of Desquamation • Photos of Desquamation • Podcasts & MP3s on Desquamation • Videos on Desquamation
Evidence Based Medicine Regarding Desquamation	Cochrane Collaboration on Desquamation • Bandolier on Desquamation • TRIP on Desquamation
Cost Effectiveness of Desquamation	Cost Effectiveness of Desquamation
Clinical Trials Involving Desquamation	Ongoing Trials on Desquamation at Clinical Trials.gov • Trial results on Desquamation • Clinical Trials on Desquamation at Google
Guidelines / Policies / Government Resources (FDA/CDC) Regarding Desquamation	US National Guidelines Clearinghouse on Desquamation • NICE Guidance on Desquamation • NHS PRODIGY Guidance • FDA on Desquamation • CDC on Desquamation
Textbook Information on Desquamation	Books and Textbook Information on Desquamation
Pharmacology Resources on Desquamation	Dosing of Desquamation • Drug interactions with Desquamation • Side effects of Desquamation • Allergic reactions to Desquamation • Overdose information on Desquamation • Carcinogenicity information on Desquamation • Desquamation in pregnancy • Pharmacokinetics of Desquamation •
Genetics, Pharmacogenomics, and Proteinomics of Desquamation	Genetics of Desquamation • Pharmacogenomics of Desquamation • Proteomics of Desquamation
Newstories on Desquamation	Desquamation in the news • Be alerted to news on Desquamation • News trends on Desquamation
Commentary on Desquamation	Blogs on Desquamation
Patient Resources on Desquamation	Patient resources on Desquamation • Discussion groups on Desquamation • Patient Handouts on Desquamation • Directions to Hospitals Treating Desquamation • Risk calculators and risk factors for Desquamation
Healthcare Provider Resources on Desquamation	Symptoms of Desquamation • Causes & Risk Factors for Desquamation • Diagnostic studies for Desquamation • Treatment of Desquamation
Continuing Medical Education (CME) Programs on Desquamation	CME Programs on Desquamation
International Resources on Desquamation	Desquamation en Espanol • Desquamation en Francais
Business Resources on Desquamation	Desquamation in the Marketplace • Patents on Desquamation
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