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.
This is known as a âdouble freeze-thawâ and is usually reserved for skin cancers or resistant viral warts. Carbon dioxide snow. Carbon dioxide cryotherapy involves making a cylinder of frozen carbon dioxide snow (â78.5C) or a slush combined with acetone. It is applied directly to the skin lesion.