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.
Three days later, maculopapular rash was observed in the perineal area with desquamation. Change gloves during resident care if the hands will move from a contaminated body site, such as the perineal area, to a clean body site, such as the face. Grody said, is a double defect in which the Denonvilliers' fascia is torn in the perineal area and adjacent to the vault.