Xerosis, or dry skin, is a common problem
and its incidence and severity
increase with age. Data on the prevalence
of xerosis in the elderly show a wide
range of variation, from 29.5–85%.1,2
Although dry skin is often a cosmetic
problem, it also may affect quality of life.
It commonly causes symptoms such as
itching, burning, stinging and a feeling of
tightness. It is the most common cause of
generalised pruritus in the elderly.3
Xerosis, or dry skin, is a common problemand its incidence and severityincrease with age. Data on the prevalenceof xerosis in the elderly show a widerange of variation, from 29.5–85%.1,2Although dry skin is often a cosmeticproblem, it also may affect quality of life.It commonly causes symptoms such asitching, burning, stinging and a feeling oftightness. It is the most common cause ofgeneralised pruritus in the elderly.3
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