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The inner layer is constantly growing new cells which are pushed outward,

where they desiccate and die. Each cell (as its dieing) is designed to attach itself to the cells next to it.

If all goes well then you have a thin layer of dead, dry cells exposed to the outside world which slowly flake off. If the the cells are too well attached then you get flakes that are visible ... like dandruff or psoriasis.

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