Medical Conditions - Xerosis

Xerosis is otherwise known as dry skin or xeroderma. It occurs due to a lack of moisture in the skin. It results from aging, over scrubbing the skin, taking a long bath in hot water, living in low humidity, living in cold climatic conditions, vigorous towel rubbing on the skin, and diabetes. In this condition, skin appears dry, itchy, and scaly without moisture, especially in the arms and legs. The skin remains tight after bathing. Using moisturizers on the skin helps to reduce it. An oil-based cream is more effective in holding moisture on the skin. Taking short baths with warm water can help to reduce it.