defurfuration

de·fur·fur·a·tion

(dē-fŭr'fŭr-ā'shŭn), The shedding of the epidermis in the form of fine scales. Synonym(s): branny desquamation [L. de, away from, + furfur, bran]

defurfuration

(dē″fĕr-fū-rā′shŭn) [″ + furfur, bran] Shedding of epidermis in scales; branny desquamation. It may occur in various skin conditions, including seborrheic dermatitis (dandruff), psoriasis, ichthyosis, and eczema.