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{{SK}} Erythema craquele; asteatosis cutis; dry skin.
{{SK}} Erythema craquele; asteatosis cutis; dry skin.


==Overview==
==[[Xerosis overview|Overview]]==
'''Xerosis''' is defined as dry skin


== Epidemiology and Demographics ==
==[[Xerosis historical perspective|Historical Perspective]]==
* Extremely common
* 99% of cases are benign


== Diagnosis ==  
==[[Xerosis classification|Classification]]==


== History and Symptoms ==
==[[Xerosis pathophysiology|Pathophysiology]]==
* Family history
* Environmental exposure
* Medical exposure


== Physical Examination ==
==[[Xerosis causes|Causes]]==
* Complete physical including thyroid examination, entire skin surface


=== Eyes ===
==[[Xerosis differential diagnosis|Differentiating Xerosis from other Diseases]]==


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==[[Xerosis epidemiology and demographics|Epidemiology and Demographics]]==
image:PHIL_3996_thumb.jpg|Conjunctival xerosis‎
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=== Ear Nose and Throat ===
==[[Xerosis risk factors|Risk Factors]]==
Neck exam should include full evaluation of the thyroid gland


== Laboratory Findings ==
==[[Xerosis natural history, complications and prognosis|Natural History, Complications and Prognosis]]==
* [[Complete blood count]] ([[CBC]])
* [[Thyroid function test]]s
* [[Liver function test]]s ([[LFT]]s)
* [[Blood urea nitrogen]] ([[BUN]]) / [[creatinine]]


=== Other Diagnostic Studies ===
==Diagnosis==
* If necessary, [[HIV test]]ing


== Differential Diagnosis ==
[[Xerosis history and symptoms|History and Symptoms]] | [[Xerosis physical examination|Physical Examination]] | [[Xerosis laboratory findings|Laboratory Findings]] | [[Xerosis other diagnostic studies|Other Diagnostic Studies]]


In alphabetical order. <ref>Sailer, Christian, Wasner, Susanne. Differential Diagnosis Pocket. Hermosa Beach, CA: Borm Bruckmeir Publishing LLC, 2002:77 ISBN 1591032016</ref> <ref>Kahan, Scott, Smith, Ellen G. In A Page: Signs and Symptoms. Malden, Massachusetts: Blackwell Publishing, 2004:68 ISBN 140510368X</ref>
==Treatment==


* [[Anemia]]
[[Xerosis medical therapy|Medical Therapy]] | [[Xerosis primary prevention|Prevention]] | [[Xerosis cost-effectiveness of therapy|Cost-Effectiveness of Therapy]] | [[Xerosis future or investigational therapies|Future or Investigational Therapies]]  
* [[Atopic dermatitis]]
* [[Biliary Disease]]
* [[Chronic Renal Failure]]
* [[Diabetes Mellitus]]
* [[Eczema]] craquele (common in elderly)
* Genetic conditions
* [[HIV]]
* [[Hyperthyroidism]]
* [[Hypothyroidism]]
* [[Ichthyosis vulgaris]]
* [[Liver Disease]]
* [[Lymphoma]] (uncommon association)
* [[Renal Insufficiency]]
* [[Sarcoidosis]]


== Treatment ==
==Case Studies==
== Pharmacotherapy ==


=== Acute Pharmacotherapies ===
[[Xerosis case study one|Case #1]]
* Bile-acid-sequestering medications can help liver patients
* Topical steroid ointments
* Systemic retinoids


=== Chronic Pharmacotherapies ===
* Daily use of emollients and humectants
* [[Hydroxyzine]]
* [[Phototherapy]]
* Treat underlying malignancy, if necessary
==References==
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Synonyms and keywords: Erythema craquele; asteatosis cutis; dry skin.

Overview

Historical Perspective

Classification

Pathophysiology

Causes

Differentiating Xerosis from other Diseases

Epidemiology and Demographics

Risk Factors

Natural History, Complications and Prognosis

Diagnosis

History and Symptoms | Physical Examination | Laboratory Findings | Other Diagnostic Studies

Treatment

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