Dry Skin Symptoms

Signs and symptoms
... Dry skin can be a temporary problem — one you experience only in winter, for example — or a lifelong concern. And although skin is often driest on your arms, lower legs and the sides of yo...

Causes
... Because skin is so closely associated with beauty and sensuality, it''s easy to forget the crucial role it plays in maintaining health. Although only about a tenth of an inch thick, your skin performs...

Dry Skin Treatment

Complications
... Dry skin that''s not cared for can lead to: Eczema. This condition causes redness, cracking and inflammation. Folliculitis. This is an inflammation of your hair follicles. Cellulitis. This is a potent...

Treatment
... In most cases, dry skin problems respond well to self-care measures. If you have more serious diseases such as ichthyosis or psoriasis, your doctor may prescribe prescription creams and ointments or o...

Dry Skin Other

Overview
... Few things are more beautiful than healthy human skin. And few things are more burdened by symbolism or more wrapped up with people''s identities. Qualities people attribute to skin — sensuality...