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.
The term eczema also refers to an inflammation of the skin. The term eczema is often colloquially used to define the disease atopic dermatitis. Descriptive terms (#1 â 15 are usually considered primary lesions) Term Definition 1. Macule: Macules are circumscribed alterations in skin color.The skin surface is neither elevated or depressed in relation to the surrounding skin.he shape, size, color and texture of the primary lesion as well as any symptoms that may or may not be. present are important in describing skin lesions. The arrangement of lesions in relation to one another as. well as their distribution over the body are also important in fully describing a dermatosis.