2 doctors agreed: CFTR: Cystic fibrosis is caused by a mutation of the cftr gene, or cystic fibrosis transmembrane regulator, on chromosome 7. Cftr works as a chloride ion channel which helps to regulate chloride and sodium movement in your lungs and sweat ducts. ...Read more.
1. JKJones (Pharmacist (Verified)) - 11 / 08 / 2010. Desquamation is the natural shedding and peeling of the outermost layers of the skin. When there is damage to the skin or this process is interrupted or changed, there may be additional shedding and peeling.
Changes in the skin of the breast. This includes dimpling, puckering and swelling of the skin of the breast (known as peau dâorange or orange-peel appearance). In-drawing or puckering of the skin, also known as dimpling, is the most common skin change seen in cancer.Occasionally the skin over a breast cancer can ulcerate and bleed.hanges in the skin of the breast. This includes dimpling, puckering and swelling of the skin of the breast (known as peau dâorange or orange-peel appearance). In-drawing or puckering of the skin, also known as dimpling, is the most common skin change seen in cancer.