Dull, scaly skin that results from loss of water from the skin. This can result from aging alone or from certain rheumatic diseases (e.g., scleroderma, Sjogren's syndrome). When severe, dry skin can cause itching. Generally this is a greater problem during the winter when air is very dry. The regular use other good bathing techniques followed by the application of a moisturizer (emollient) can help combat this problem.
Recommendation Essential Fatty Acids"Dry skin is often related to a deficiency of essential fatty acids..."
Dry skin is thin, dull, rough and more or less chapped and flaky. It is fragile, irritable and lacks suppleness and elasticity. It can be caused by two phenomena, which most often accumulate; firstly the moisture content in the stratum corneum (normally 13%, the critical threshold is estimated at 10%), and secondly sebaceous secretions may be insufficient.
The Condition"Dry skin, at its worst, can be known as Dermatitis, Ichthyosis, or Eczema..."
a loose, unscientific term used to describe the rough, scaly and flaky skin that is dry to the touch and less elastic than normal skin.
is characterized by small pores and a matte (dull) finish with little or no superficial oil or shine. Expression lines are quick to form on dry skin, especially around the eyes and mouth. Dry skin is more common in women over 50 and in those who live in either hot or cold, low-humidity climates. Dry skin can develop among women who don't protect their skin from outdoor elements. Such skin becomes rough and may flake or crack.
Skin that is generally dry may include dry eyelids.
Abnormally dry skin . Can be caused by a dry climate, winter weather, deficiency of vitamin A , systemic illness, overexposure to sunlight, or medication . The skin loses moisture. It may crack and peel. Or it may become irritated, inflamed, and itch . Bathing frequently, especially with soaps, can contribute to dry skin. See the entire definition of Dry skin
Sometimes dry skin is tight or itchy and it may appear dull. Be sure to cleanse with a cream or lotion (soap may dry your skin even more) and always use a moisturizer.
Relationship to Vitamin A Toxicity"Chapped lips and dry skin, which may be early symptoms, will occur in a majority of patients with vitamin A toxicity, particularly in dry weather..."
The Condition"...Because cleansers can strip away sebum and natural moisturizing factors from your skin, washing at night gives your skin time to replenish itself, before you need to face outside elements, such as wind, cold, and sunlight..."
