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The terms used to describe dry skin are asteosis, xerosis and icthyosis.
Asteosis and xerosis are general terms for dry skin that may be dry only temporarily.
Icthyosis is a chronic medical/dermatologic condition of dry skin where there is a diminished production of the naturally occurring moisturizing oils of the skin
right answer: to the question, what is the medical term for excessively dry skin is, xeroderma.
What else can I help you with?
Which are land animals that have tough and dry skin?
Land animals which have tough and dry skin are called reptiles:)
Vertebrates that have dry scaly skin are called?
amphibians
What is dry cracked skin on toes called?
acne or athletes foot
Does Suave make products for dry skin?
Suave Skin Therapy Cocoa & Shea Butter Moisturizing Body Wash for Extra Dry Skin sure has a long name, and the name pretty much says it all: it is a skin therapy product, a moisturizing body wash enriched with cocoa and shea butter, designed specifically for extra dry skin
What is the skin condition called cerriosis and how do people become infected?
Xerosis cutis is the medical term for abnormally dry skin. The skin loses moisture and becomes dry and cracked and may even peel.
Does a salamander have dry skin?
No, they have wet slimy skin. Reptiles have dry skin.
how important is it to see a doctor about my chronic dry eye?
It is very important to contact your doctor about chronic dry eyes. If you leave them dry, you can be causing some permanent damage to your eyeball and cornea.
What are signs of chronic pain?
Signs of chronic pain include: lower pulse and blood pressure; changeable breathing pattern; warm, dry skin; nausea and vomiting; slow speech; inability or difficulty in doing activities; constricted pupils of the eye.
Can you die from dry skin?
You will not die from dry skin, however it is possible to die from an underlined condition causing the dry skin.
What is skin asthma?
Asthma is a breathing problem, not a skin problem.The condition you are likely referring to is "eczema", a type of dematitis, where the skin becomes irritated, red, dry, itchy, or flaky, usually due to allergies. A similar but different condition is called psoriasis.
What is the name of a dry desert?
All deserts are dry. That's why they are called deserts.
Acne face dry?
Acne prone skin can also be dry skin, this is usually called combination skin. You have to use an acne wash, and to counterbalance the effects that has on the dry parts of your face you will have to use a non-comedogenic moisturizer. Talk to your doctor about this, he may be able to refer you to a dermatologist who can help.
