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Scales are a visible peeling or flaking of outer skin layers.
Alternative NamesSkin flaking
ReferencesRapini RP. Clinical and pathologic differential diagnosis. In: Bolognia JL, Jorizzo JL, Rapini RP, eds. Dermatology. 2nd ed. Philadelphia, Pa: Mosby Elsevier; 2008:vol 1.
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∙ 12y agoScales are a visible peeling or flaking of outer skin layers.
Alternative NamesSkin flaking
Common CausesScales may be caused by dry skin, certain inflammatory skin conditions, or infections. ReferencesRapini RP. Clinical and pathologic differential diagnosis. In: Bolognia JL, Jorizzo JL, Rapini RP, eds. Dermatology. 2nd ed. Philadelphia, Pa: Mosby Elsevier; 2008:vol 1.
Reviewed ByReview Date: 05/13/2011
Kevin Berman, MD, PhD, Atlanta Center for Dermatologic Disease, Atlanta, GA. Review provided by VeriMed Healthcare Network. Also reviewed by David Zieve, MD, MHA, Medical Director, A.D.A.M., Inc.
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Thin, flat plates that cover the skin of some animals, such as fish and reptiles.
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Do you say set of scales or scales?
Set of scales
What kind of body covering do fish have?
Most fish are covered in scales for protection. They vary in size, shape and structure and can range from strong and rigid to small or absent. The main types of scales include the cycloid scales, the ctenoid scales, the placoid scales and the ganoid scales.
Do bluegills have scales?
They Have scales.
Do mudfish have scales?
they have scales.
Does reptile have scales?
Yes. All reptiles has scales
What is the Constellation known as the scales?
That would be Libra, the Scales.
What are some types of scales produced by OHAUS?
There are many types of scales produced by OHAUS. Some of the types of scales produced by OHAUS culinary scales, moisture balance scales, and hand held scales.
Which zodiac sign has scales?
Libra is the scales. Libra IS the scales, both Pisces (the fish) and Capricorn (the sea-goat) HAVE scales.
What other scales do scientist use?
Butch chart Scales and Electronic Scales.
Do monkeys have scales?
No monkeys don't have scales but a reptile like a snake has scales.
How are the minor scales different?
Minor scales have flats and major scales have sharps.
Scales on whitings?
Yes they have scales.
