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GlossaryDry Skin (Xerosis Cutis)

condition where skin lacks moisture, causing roughness and flakiness

Dry skin, also known as xeroderma or xerosis, is a condition characterized by a lack of adequate moisture in the outer layer of the skin, leading to a rough, flaky, and sometimes itchy texture. It can be caused by various factors, including environmental conditions, such as cold or dry weather, excessive washing, or underlying health conditions like eczema or psoriasis. Proper hydration, the use of moisturizers, and avoiding harsh soaps can help manage and alleviate the symptoms.

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research Classification and Management of Skin, Hair, Nail, and Mucosal Side Effects of Epidermal Growth Factor Receptor Inhibitors

138 citations, February 2007 in “European journal of cancer”

EGFR inhibitors often cause skin problems and other side effects, but these are usually reversible and can be managed to keep patients comfortable.

research Prevalence and Associated Factors of Skin Diseases in Aged Nursing Home Residents: A Multicentre Prevalence Study

53 citations, September 2017 in “BMJ Open”

Nearly all elderly nursing home residents had a skin disease, with dry skin being the most common.

research Relative Changes in the Pattern of Diseases Presenting in Dermatology Outpatient Clinic in the Era of the COVID-19 Pandemic

43 citations, July 2020 in “Dermatologic Therapy”

During the COVID-19 pandemic, a clinic in Turkey saw fewer patients but more cases of certain skin conditions, possibly linked to the virus and stress.

research Hair Lightening of Three Hemodialysis Patients Under Heptaminol

2 citations, March 2019 in “Experimental Techniques in Urology & Nephrology”

Heptaminol may cause hair lightening in hemodialysis patients.

The Effects of Changing Lifestyle and Daily Behaviors in the First Months of COVID-19 Outbreak on Dermatological Diseases: Retrospective Cross-Sectional Observational Study

research The Effects of Changing Lifestyle and Daily Behaviors in the First Months of COVID-19 Outbreak on Dermatological Diseases: Retrospective Cross-Sectional Observational Study

1 citations, January 2022 in “Turkiye Klinikleri Journal of Dermatology”

Lifestyle changes during the early COVID-19 outbreak led to more cases of acne and other skin conditions, but fewer cases of rosacea and skin infections.

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