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Dry skin refers to skin that feels dry to touch. This occurs when the skin is lacking moisture in the outer horny cell layer (stratum corneum) and this results in cracks in the skin surface. Dry skin is also called xerosis, xeroderma or asteatosis (lack of fat).
27 sie 2024 · Patches of dry skin may be caused by environmental irritants like dry air. However, they can also be a symptom of health conditions like eczema, psoriasis, and athlete’s foot.
Dry skin is skin that doesn’t have enough moisture in it to keep it feeling soft. The medical term for dry skin is xeroderma (pronounced “ze-ROW-derm-ah”). Xerosis (pronounced “ze-ROW-sis”) is severely dry skin. Dry skin feels like rough patches of your skin that can flake or look scaly.
Acanthosis nigricans is the name for dry, dark patches of skin that usually appear in the armpits, neck or groin. It could be a sign of an underlying condition, so it needs to be checked by a GP.
16 lut 2024 · Dry skin patches can have many causes, including cold weather and the chemicals in some soaps and lotions. It can also result from a medical condition, such as allergies, dermatitis, and...
17 lis 2023 · Hyperkeratosis causes patches of thick, rough skin. There are many types of this condition, including corns and calluses, warts, eczema and psoriasis. Causes include allergies, autoimmune diseases, medications and sun exposure. Providers diagnose hyperkeratosis with a skin exam and biopsy.
Links to pages about skin conditions that favour the arms. Erythema. Red papules/pustules. Erosions, crusting. Dry scaly and itchy. Dry scaly but not very itchy. Skin coloured papules. Pigmentary changes.
