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Can You Get HIV From Dry Skin?
What Is It?
Normal skin has a soft, supple texture because of its water content. For skin to feel soft, pliable and "normal," its top layer must contain a minimum of 10% water - and ideally between 20% and 35%. To help protect the outer layer of skin from losing water, the skin's sebaceous glands produce an oily substance called sebum. Sebum is a complex mixture of fatty acids, sugars, waxes and other natural chemicals that form a protective barrier against water evaporation. If the skin...
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From Our Experts
Skin Care and Aging: Dry Skin
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,... Read more »
Deflecting Winter's Dry Skin
I moisturize a lot during winter, but I always get super dry skin and chapped hands and lips. Can I do anything else to prevent painfully... Read more »
Dry Skin... In the Summer?
Each week, Health and Beauty Expert Sue Chungwill discuss skin health topics suggested by members of the HealthCentral community. To ask... Read more »
Dry Skin... In the Summer?
Each week, Health and Beauty Expert Sue Chungwill discuss skin health topics suggested by members of the HealthCentral community. To ask... Read more »
The Skinny on Dry Skin
Sometimes I feel like a prune. Everything seems to be drying up and wrinkling. The skin on my upper chest and back constantly itches.... Read more »
From Our Sources
Dry skin and cold weather itch
Source: ADAM Encyclopedia
Alternative Names Cold weather and itchy skin Information Here are some recommendations for dealing with dry skin: ... Read more »
Dry skin
Source: ADAM Encyclopedia
Dry skin is most common in your lower legs, arms, flanks (sides of the abdomen), and thighs. The symptoms most often associated with dry skin... Read more »
Dry Skin
Source: Breastcancer.org
Dry skin can be uncomfortable and itchy. Several breast cancer treatments can make your skin dry and flaky: chemotherapy radiation... Read more »
Dry skin
Source: ADAM Encyclopedia
Skin - dry; Winter itch Prevention References TP Habif. Atopic dermatitis. In: Habif TP, ed. Clinical Dermatology. 4th ed.... Read more »
Hyperelastic skin
Source: ADAM Encyclopedia
Hyperelastic skin is skin that can be stretched beyond what is considered normal, and then returns to normal. Alternative Names India... Read more »
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