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Xerosis
Introduction
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Synonyms and keywords: Erythema craquele; asteatosis cutis; dry skin.
Overview
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Overview
Xerosis is defined as dry skin. Xerosis is an abnormal dryness of the skin or mucus membranes.
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Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1]
Historical Perspective
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Classification
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Pathophysiology
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Causes
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Overview
Causes
- Anemia
- Atopic dermatitis
- Biliary Disease
- Chronic Renal Failure
- Diabetes Mellitus
- Eczema craquele (common in elderly)
- Genetic conditions
- HIV
- Hyperthyroidism
- Hypothyroidism
- Ichthyosis vulgaris
- Liver Disease
- Lymphoma (uncommon association)
- Renal Insufficiency
- Sarcoidosis
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Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1]
Differentiating Xerosis from other Diseases
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Epidemiology and Demographics
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Epidemiology and Demographics
- Extremely common
- 99% of cases are benign
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Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1]
Risk Factors
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Natural History, Complications and Prognosis
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Diagnosis
Diagnosis
History and Symptoms | Physical Examination | Laboratory Findings | Other Diagnostic Studies
Treatment
Treatment
Medical Therapy | Prevention | Cost-Effectiveness of Therapy | Future or Investigational Therapies
Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1]