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Results 1 - 10 of 16 for xerosis
  1. Dry skin occurs when your skin loses too much water and oil. Dry skin is common and can affect anyone at any age. Symptoms of dry ...
  2. Xerosis (VisualDX)  
    Explore xerosis, a condition characterized by dry skin. Learn about its causes, symptoms, and treatment methods to alleviate discomfort.
  3. ... age. The medical term for dry skin is xerosis. ... skin-overview . Accessed December 2, 2022. Coulson IH. Xerosis. In: Lebwohl MG, Heymann WR, Coulson IH, Murrell ...
  4. Xerosis refers to abnormally dry skin or membranes, such as those found in the mouth or the ...
  5. Dry Skin (Xerosis) (American Academy of Dermatology)  
    Skin Conditions/Specifics ... Skin Conditions ... American Academy of Dermatology ... Learn general information about dry skin and its causes.
  6. Ammonium lactate is used to treat xerosis (dry or scaly skin) and ichthyosis vulgaris (an inherited dry skin condition) in adults and children. Ammonium lactate is in a class ...
  7. Skin Conditions (National Library of Medicine)  
    What does your skin do? Your skin is your body's largest organ. It covers the entire outside of your body. There are many ways that your skin protects ...
  8. Cracked Heels (American College of Foot and Ankle Surgeons)  
    ... many potential causes of cracked heels. Dry skin (xerosis) is common and can get worse with wearing ...
  9. Itching (National Library of Medicine)  
    What is itching? Itching is an irritating sensation that makes you want to scratch your skin. Sometimes it can feel like pain, but it is different. Often, ...
  10. ... pigmentation), dryness of the skin and mucous membranes (xerosis), excess sweating (hyperhidrosis), hair loss (alopecia), and abnormal ...
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