PATHOLOGY

Detailed explanation-1: -Scales are a visible peeling or flaking of outer skin layers. These layers are called the stratum corneum. This view shows the red, scaly patches called plaques that are characteristic of atopic dermatitis.

Detailed explanation-2: -The peeling or flaking process is your skin’s way of recovering or healing from some type of damage. The damage may be from environmental elements, skin conditions, allergies, infections or certain diseases and treatments. The medical term for peeling skin is desquamation.

Detailed explanation-3: -The medical term for dry skin is xerosis.