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Xerosis is an abnormal dryness of the skin or mucus membranes.
Alternative Names
Asteatotic eczema; Eczema craquele
Causes, incidence, and risk factors
Dry skin usually gets worse during the winter.
Older people are usually affected more by this condition.
Images
Xerosis - close-up
Review Date: 10/03/2010
Reviewed By: Linda J. Vorvick, MD, Medical Director, MEDEX Northwest Division of
Physician Assistant Studies, University of Washington, School of
Medicine. Also reviewed by David Zieve, MD, MHA, Medical Director,
A.D.A.M., Inc.
A.D.A.M., Inc. is accredited by URAC, also known as the American Accreditation HealthCare Commission (www.urac.org)
