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-[Xerosis]-
Symptoms
 Xerosis is the medical term for dry skin. As
  the name suggests, it is a condition
  characterized by itchy, red, and rough skin
  that often becomes cracked and peeling.
Diagnosis
 Your dermatologist should easily be able
  to diagnose Xerosis on sight.
 A thorough examination of the skin and
  prior medical history should clear up any
  potentially alternative reasons for the dry
  skin.
Causes
 Exposure to cold weather or other
  environmental factors can irritate skin.
 Frequent daily contact with water; such as
  bathing or handwashing, can easily dry
  skin out.
 Older people tend to be affected more by
  this condition.
 Can develop due to other skin disorders.
Treatment
 Moisturizers are generally effective, as
  well as topical steroids.
 Avoid harsh soaps and limit your shower
  time.
 Use a humidifier in your home, and drink
  plenty of liquids.
Prognosis
 Its easily treatable in most cases and
  tends to go away on its own.
 People with chronic xerosis can effectively
  manage their symptoms through the
  aforementioned treatments.
Bibliography
 http://www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/ency/articl

 http://www.skinsight.com/adult/xerosis.htm
 http://
  www.aocd.org/skin/dermatologic_diseases/dry

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Xerosis power point

  • 2. Symptoms Xerosis is the medical term for dry skin. As the name suggests, it is a condition characterized by itchy, red, and rough skin that often becomes cracked and peeling.
  • 3. Diagnosis Your dermatologist should easily be able to diagnose Xerosis on sight. A thorough examination of the skin and prior medical history should clear up any potentially alternative reasons for the dry skin.
  • 4. Causes Exposure to cold weather or other environmental factors can irritate skin. Frequent daily contact with water; such as bathing or handwashing, can easily dry skin out. Older people tend to be affected more by this condition. Can develop due to other skin disorders.
  • 5. Treatment Moisturizers are generally effective, as well as topical steroids. Avoid harsh soaps and limit your shower time. Use a humidifier in your home, and drink plenty of liquids.
  • 6. Prognosis Its easily treatable in most cases and tends to go away on its own. People with chronic xerosis can effectively manage their symptoms through the aforementioned treatments.