As we age, there are a number of changes in our skin. One of these changes is dry skin. According to the National Institutes of Health, approximately 85 percent of older people develop what is called "winter itch" which is dry, itchy skin caused by overheated, dry air indoors.
Other reasons for dry skin include:
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Source: ADAM Encyclopedia
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