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.
Dermaplaning is a method of exfoliation that consists of using a 10 gauge scalpel to gently scrape off the top layer of dulling dead skin cells in order to reveal a smoother, brighter complexion. Sounds scary, right? It really isnât, as long as youâre in the right hands.