Corneolysis

Author:Prof. Dr. med. Peter Altmeyer

Last updated on: 29.10.2020

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Detachment of the stratum corneum. Corneolytic desquamation occurs, for example, after dermatitis solaris, scarlet fever or subcorneal pustular diseases. It is recognizable by a fine, usually raised cuticle and has a high diagnostic value for the above mentioned diseases.

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Last updated on: 29.10.2020

Author: Prof. Dr. med. Peter Altmeyer