Xerosis

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Template:DiseaseDisorder infobox Template:Search infobox Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1]


Overview

Xerosis is defined as dry skin

Epidemiology and Demographics

  • Extremely common
  • 99% of cases are benign

Diagnosis

History and Symptoms

  • Family history
  • Environmental exposure
  • Medical exposure

Physical Examination

  • Complete physical including thyroid examination, entire skin surface

Eyes

Ear Nose and Throat

Neck exam should include full evaluation of the thyroid gland

Laboratory Findings

Other Diagnostic Studies

Differential Diagnosis

In alphabetical order. [1] [2]

Treatment

Pharmacotherapy

Acute Pharmacotherapies

  • Bile-acid-sequestering medications can help liver patients
  • Topical steroid ointments
  • Systemic retinoids

Chronic Pharmacotherapies

References

  1. Sailer, Christian, Wasner, Susanne. Differential Diagnosis Pocket. Hermosa Beach, CA: Borm Bruckmeir Publishing LLC, 2002:77 ISBN 1591032016
  2. Kahan, Scott, Smith, Ellen G. In A Page: Signs and Symptoms. Malden, Massachusetts: Blackwell Publishing, 2004:68 ISBN 140510368X


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