What is shedding of the skin?

Answer 1

Some causes of skin shedding or peeling are a fungal infection of the skin, an allergic reaction, skin disorders, and some forms of cancer. A fungal infection like ringworm can cause shedding of the skin. Some skin conditions, such as psoriasis and eczema also can cause skin peeling.

Answer 2

Skin cells are "programmed" to die and keratinize as they reach the surface of the epidermis. This is done to form a protective layer between the internal body and the outside elements such as bacteria, viruses, and excess moisture. When there is an usual number of skin cells keratinizing, the skin can become dry and flaky. The skin is the largest organ of the human body, and is directly effected by outside variables. For example, too much moisture can cause the skin to wrinkle, too much cold can cause the skin to crack, and too much unfiltered sunlight can cause skin cell mutations which can lead to cancers such as melanoma.

Answer 3

it sounds Ike psoriasis, you can get it anywhare , skap, egs , arms , but they all need different treatments , skalp needs special shampoo etc.... sunshine helps a lot too

Answer 4

Stress, poor diets, chemicals and heat applied to the hair.

There are many factors that may cause hair to shed excessively as it could also be a more serious medical condition too.