Dry skin: Many older people suffer from dry skin, particularly on their lower legs, elbows, and forearms. The skin feels rough and scaly and often is accompanied ... more about Dry skin.
Dry skin: Dryness of the skin. More detailed information about the symptoms, causes, and treatments of Dry skin is available below.
Read more about symptoms of Dry skin
Read more about treatments for Dry skin
Eczema may not be a life-threatening condition, but it is life altering. Learn how people can manage eczema by avoiding triggers and treating...
There are a variety of different treatments that can help control eczema. The therapies can come as creams, ointments or even as pills. However, not...
Millions of people suffer from the skin condition eczema marked by red, itchy patches that sometime become infected. Listen to experts talk about the...
For years people with psoriasis had options that were either time consuming or had difficult side effects. However the new science of biologics is...
Medical news articles related to Dry skin include:
Source: HealthDay News
See full list of 136 causes of Dry skin
More information about causes of Dry skin:
Research the causes of these diseases that are similar to, or related to, Dry skin:
Book excerpts: Copyright © 2008 Lippincott Williams & Wilkins. All rights reserved.
Products, offers and promotion categories available for Dry skin:
Psoriasis often undiagnosed cause of skin symptoms in children: Children who suffer from the skin disorder called psoriasis can often go undiagnosed. The main problem is that psoriasis is rare in children, and not often seen by physicians for this reason. children may receive treatment for fungal skin infections. See misdiagnosis of psoriasis or symptoms of psoriasis....read more »
Read more about Misdiagnosis and Dry skin
Research related physicians and medical specialists:
Other doctor, physician and specialist research services:
Medical research articles related to Dry skin include:
Click here to find more evidence-based articles on the TRIP Database
Visit our research pages for current research about Dry skin treatments.
Related forums and medical stories:
Read about other experiences, ask a question about Dry skin, or answer someone else's question, on our message boards:
Many older people suffer from dry skin, particularly on their lower legs, elbows, and forearms. The skin feels rough and scaly and often is accompanied by a distressing, intense itchiness. (Source: excerpt from Skin Care and Aging - Age Page - Health Information: NIA)
What do you think about the features of this website?
Take our user survey and have your say:
Next articles: Tools & Services:
Medical Articles:
» Next page: What is Dry skin?
Rate This Website
Medical Tools & Articles:
Forums & Message Boards
Search Specialists by State and City
By using this site you agree to our Terms of Use. Information provided on this site is for informational purposes only; it is not intended as a substitute for advice from your own medical team. The information on this site is not to be used for diagnosing or treating any health concerns you may have - please contact your physician or health care professional for all your medical needs. Please see our Terms of Use.
Copyright © 2010 Health Grades Inc. All rights reserved.
