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Dry skin can be caused by a number of issues: Allergies (contact dermatitis), exposure to the elements, nutritional deficiencies and various diseases like eczema or psoriasis. These articles explains a number of the causes and possible treatments: ww.livestrong.com/article/312872-what-causes-dry-skin-on-the-hands/ AND http://www.webmd.com/healthy-beauty/features/dry-skin-causes

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