Dry Skin (Patient Counselling Guide)
Dry Skin or Xerosis is a condition
that results in scaling or flaking of dead skin cells that are often
rough and moderately itchy, which may be the result of aging (as the
skin tends to lose moisture with age), environmental conditions (eg, low
humidity, artificially controlled room temperatures, and cold, dry,or
hot climate), excessive bathing or soap use, and diseases (eg, atopic
dermatitis, diabetes, and hypothyroidism).