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  2. Xeroderma - Wikipedia

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    Xeroderma, xerosis or xerosis cutis, or simply dry skin, is a skin condition characterized by excessively dry skin. [2] The term derives from Greek ξηρός (xeros) 'dry' and δέρμα (derma) 'skin'. In most cases, dry skin can safely be treated with moisturizers (also called emollients).

  3. What Causes Dry Patches On Your Face? - AOL

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    Dry skin (xeroderma) is a common health condition. Although it mostly occurs in the winter, dry skin patches can also be caused by eczema and certain skincare products.

  4. Ichthyosis - Wikipedia

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    Ichthyosis (also named fish scale disease) [1] is a family of genetic skin disorders characterized by dry, thickened, scaly skin. [2] The more than 20 types of ichthyosis range in severity of symptoms, outward appearance, underlying genetic cause and mode of inheritance (e.g., dominant, recessive, autosomal or X-linked). [3]

  5. Senile pruritus - Wikipedia

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    The skin barrier is critical for protecting the body from external pathogens, maintaining body temperature as well as other homeostatic or baseline functions. Over time, as the skin ages, the permeability barrier function begins to decline leading to dry skin.

  6. 8 Possible Causes of Those Dry Patches on Your Face - AOL

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  7. Dryness (medical) - Wikipedia

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    Dryness is a medical condition in which there is local or more generalized decrease in normal lubrication of the skin or mucous membranes. Examples of local dryness include dry mouth, dry eyes, dry skin , Diabetic foot and vaginal dryness. These often have specific causes and treatments.

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