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  2. Xeroderma - Wikipedia

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    Xeroderma, xerosis or xerosis cutis, or simply dry skin, is a skin condition characterized by excessively dry skin. [2] The term derives from Greek ξηρός (xeros) 'dry' and δέρμα (derma) 'skin'. In most cases, dry skin can safely be treated with moisturizers (also called emollients).

  3. Ichthyosis - Wikipedia

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    Ichthyosis (also named fish scale disease) [1] is a family of genetic skin disorders characterized by dry, thickened, scaly skin. [2] The more than 20 types of ichthyosis range in severity of symptoms, outward appearance, underlying genetic cause and mode of inheritance (e.g., dominant, recessive, autosomal or X-linked). [3]

  4. Ichthyosis vulgaris - Wikipedia

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    The dry skin will crack on the digits or extremities and create bloody cuts. Skin is painful when inflamed, tight, or both. For children and adolescents, psychological concerns may include inconsistent self-image, mood fluctuations due to cyclical outbreaks, a tendency to addiction, the possibility of social withdrawal when skin is noticeably ...

  5. These Pictures Will Help You Figure Out What That Weird Rash ...

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    Cellulitis looks like a rash, but is actually an infection of the middle layer of skin, says Dr. Yadav. It causes the skin to become diffusely red, swollen, tender, and hot to the touch, and may ...

  6. These Pictures Will Help You Identify the Most Common Skin Rashes

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    Rosacea. What it looks like: Rosacea causes redness and thick skin on the face, usually clustered in the center.Easy flushing, a stinging sensation, and small, pus-filled pimples are other common ...

  7. A Head-to-Toe Guide to Treating Dry Skin - AOL

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    Very dry skin may also benefit from a thicker product containing ingredients like lanolin or petrolatum, he says. Regardless of the product you choose, it’s best to apply it within about three ...

  8. Rash - Wikipedia

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    A rash is a change of the skin that affects its color, appearance, or texture. A rash may be localized in one part of the body, or affect all the skin. Rashes may cause the skin to change color, itch, become warm, bumpy, chapped, dry, cracked or blistered, swell, and may be painful. The causes, and therefore treatments for rashes, vary widely.

  9. 8 Possible Causes of Those Dry Patches on Your Face - AOL

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    It’s common to get dry patches on your face, but this can be a sign of an underlying health issue. Here’s what you need to know, plus how to get rid of them.