Xerosis cutis
Last Updated: 2019-08-26
ICD11: -
Last Updated: 2019-08-26
Author(s): Anzengruber F., Navarini A.
ICD11: -
Sebostasis, Pityriasis simplex corporis, Pityriasis simplex capilitii, Pityriasis simplex faciei.
Dry skin that can be caused by various underlying diseases.
Very often, especially in old age.
Drying out through intensive hygiene measures
Dry skin, with hyperkeratosis and scaling. Dermatoscopically the white scale signal can be seen. This should also be seen as an indication for re-fattening measures.
Medical history
Clinic
Above all at the lower legs, however at the whole body possible.
Hyperparaceratosis.
Severe xerosis can lead to desiccation eczema.
Re-fatting.
Very good with adequate re-greasing.
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2 Mischo M, von Kobyletzki LB, Brundermann E, Schmidt DA, Potthoff A, Brockmeyer NH, Havenith M: Similar appearance, different mechanisms: xerosis in HIV, atopic dermatitis and ageing. Exp Dermatol 2014;23:446-448.
3 Paul C, Maumus-Robert S, Mazereeuw-Hautier J, Guyen CN, Saudez X, Schmitt AM: Prevalence and risk factors for xerosis in the elderly: a cross-sectional epidemiological study in primary care. Dermatology 2011;223:260-265.
4 Valentine J, Belum VR, Duran J, Ciccolini K, Schindler K, Wu S, Lacouture ME: Incidence and risk of xerosis with targeted anticancer therapies. J Am Acad Dermatol 2015;72:656-667.
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