Sign or Symptom
dry skin
dry skin [ drahy skin ]
Also called:
Dry Skin (Xeroderma); Xerosis
Definitions related to dry skin:
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Skin characterized by the lack of natural or normal moisture.Human Phenotype Ontology (HPO)The Human Phenotype Ontology Project, 2021
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The pores are generally fine with a papery thin texture that feels dry to the touch. Usually flaky and dull looking.NCI ThesaurusU.S. National Cancer Institute, 2021
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A disorder characterized by flaky and dull skin; the pores are generally fine, the texture is a papery thin texture.Common Terminology Criteria for Adverse EventsU.S. National Institutes of Health, 2021
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Xeroderma is ordinary dry skin. Normal skin owes its soft, pliable texture to its water content. To help protect against water loss, the outer layer of skin contains oil, which slows evaporation and holds moisture in the deeper layers of skin. If the oil is depleted, the skin becomes dry. Dry skin, unless it is an inherited disorder or...Merck & Co., Inc., 2020
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Dry skin isn't usually serious. In most cases it's caused by factors like hot or cold weather, low moisture in the air, and soaking in hot water.Mayo Foundation for Medical Education and Research
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