Synonym(s)
Xerosis; xerosis cutis
DefinitionThis section has been translated automatically.
Reduced sebum secretion of the skin or increased defatting of the skin, which is often associated with hypohidrosis. Clinically, dry skin with scaly, bran-like scales is often impressive. Xerosis cutis is characterized by a lack of hydrophilic and lipophilic substances. Symptoms such as scaling, fissures, redness and pruritus are the result of cutaneous dryness.
EtiopathogenesisThis section has been translated automatically.
- Various causes and predispositions must be taken into account:
- advanced age
- showering too often with excessive use of soap
- atopic diathesis
- Ichthyoses
- ectodermal dysplasia
- Hypothyroidism
- Zinc Deficiency Dermatoses
- Drugs (lithium, antidiuretics, retinoids)
- Vitamin A hypo- and hypervitaminosis.
TherapyThis section has been translated automatically.
Greasing of the skin, greasing bath additives (e.g. Balneum Hermal), restriction of washes. Basically, urea is the gold standard in basic skin care.
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Prof. Dr. med. Peter Altmeyer