 Dry skin
Xeroderma, literally "dry skin", is a condition involving the integumentary system, which in most cases can safely be treated with emollients and/or moisturizers. Xeroderma occurs most commonly on the scalp, lower legs, arms, the knuckles, the sides of the abdomen and thighs. Symptoms most associated with xeroderma are scaling (the visible peeling of the outer skin layer), itching and cracks in the skin.
Xeroderma
Xeroderma is a very common condition. It happens more often in the winter where the cold air outside and the hot air inside creates a low relative humidity. This causes the skin to lose moisture and it might crack and peel. Bathing or hand washing too frequently, especially if one is using harsh soaps, may also contribute to xeroderma. Xeroderma may also be caused by a deficiency of vitamin A, vitamin D, systemic illness, severe sunburn, or some medication.
A dry skin downside can be uncomfortable and even maddening. Your skin might feel tight and painful; it would possibly look dull or red or flaky. Worst of all is the itchiness -- the kind of overwhelming itchiness that makes you are feeling like you are infested with fleas, that keeps you awake at night, miserably raking your skin with a back scratcher.
There are lots of excellent reasons to try to to one thing concerning your dry, itchy skin -- your appearance, your health, and your sanity. So it's time to put down the back scratcher and really figure out what's very inflicting your dry skin problem.
While patches of dry, itchy skin can seem anywhere, it's most typical on the arms, hands, lower legs, and abdomen. Dry skin is typically felt a lot of than it's seen, but on some folks it will be noticeable and embarrassing.
If untreated, dry skin can typically lead to dermatitis -- inflammation of the skin -- swelling, and infection. The great news is that just as most causes of dry skin are external, most cures for dry skin are external. With careful dry skin care, you'll usually solve the problem.
references:
http://www.webmd.com/skin-problems-and-treatments/features/whats-causing-your-dry-skin-problem
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Xeroderma
|
Dry Skin
