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Skin is constantly growing and replenishing itself. Like hair, old skin must fall off to reveal the new skin under it. Typically, we don't notice that skin flakes off because the friction of clothing does all the work.
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Does leprosy make skin parts fall off?
Leprosy does not make skin parts to fall off but leads to loss of sensation in such areas.
Can peoples skin fall off from radiation?
NO
Why do your skin cells constantly fall off your skin?
Because it is constantly producing more skin cells
Can the skin fall?
This doesn't make sense. Fall off? Fall down? Fall from grace? So I'll take a stab ... Yes the skin can fall. Probably. Regards Tony E
Why does a rattlesnake's skin fall off?
The outer layer of skin does not grow with the snake and periodically the snake must shed its older skin so as to be able to grow. The skin does not simply fall off, it must be removed by the snake.
Why do geckos have rough skin?
why do geckos tail fall off
Can the skin be replaced?
Yes. The outside layer is dead, but when they fall off, it's replaced by the skin underneath it.
How come permanent markers come off the skin but is supposed to be permanent?
Your skin changes over time. Skin cells die, and fall off. When this happens the marks come off with it! so it is permanent but that does it!
Are all human skin cells alive?
Skin cells are constantly replacing themselves. The ones that are dead fall off or are washed off the body.
What causes a scab to fall off?
If left alone - when the skin has healed underneath it.
What if you stretch your belly as for as you can?
Well than you stretch it and your skin may slowly fall off .
How do you make dry skin fall off?
If the dry skin is on your heels, you can use a pumice stone. Otherwise, use a moisturizer, in order to allow soothing of the underlying skin, while the dry skin gradually works its way off.
