Skin Conditions
Xerosis cutis
Mild
ICD-10: L85 · NIH NLM
हिंदी: रूखी त्वचा · தமிழ்: வறண்ட தோல் · ಕನ್ನಡ: ಒಣ ಚರ್ಮ · తెలుగు: పొడి చర్మం · বাংলা: শুষ্ক ত্বক · मराठी: कोरडी त्वचा · ગુજરાતી: સૂકી ત્વચા
About this condition
Xerosis cutis is a common condition where the skin becomes abnormally dry, rough, and may develop fine cracks or scales. It occurs when the skin loses moisture and natural oils, often worsening in dry weather or with age. Regular moisturizing and avoiding harsh soaps usually helps manage this condition effectively.
Common symptoms
dry skin
rough skin
flaky skin
itchy skin
scaly patches
tight skin feeling
When to see a doctor: if symptoms persist beyond 2 weeks or worsen despite moisturizing
This condition in Indian languages
| Hindi (हिंदी) | रूखी त्वचा · शुष्क त्वचा · खुजली वाली सूखी चमड़ी · पपड़ीदार त्वचा |
| Tamil (தமிழ்) | வறண்ட தோல் · சொரசொரப்பான தோல் · உலர்ந்த சருமம் · அரிப்பு தோல் |
| Kannada (ಕನ್ನಡ) | ಒಣ ಚರ್ಮ · ಒರಟು ಚರ್ಮ · ಒಣಗಿದ ಚರ್ಮ · ತುರಿಕೆ ಚರ್ಮ |
| Telugu (తెలుగు) | పొడి చర్మం · ఆరిపోయిన చర్మం · కఠినమైన చర్మం · దురదగల చర్మం |
| Bengali (বাংলা) | শুষ্ক ত্বক · খসখসে চামড়া · রুক্ষ ত্বক · চুলকানি ত্বক |
| Marathi (मराठी) | कोरडी त्वचा · खवळलेली त्वचा · खसखशीत त्वचा · खाज सुटलेली त्वचा |
| Gujarati (ગુજરાતી) | સૂકી ત્વચા · રૂક્ષ ત્વચા · ખરબચડી ત્વચા · ખંજવાળવાળી ત્વચા |
Frequently asked questions
What are the symptoms of Xerosis cutis?
dry skin, rough skin, flaky skin, itchy skin, scaly patches, tight skin feeling.
When should I see a doctor?
if symptoms persist beyond 2 weeks or worsen despite moisturizing
Is Xerosis cutis common in India?
This condition is seen across India.
How serious is Xerosis cutis?
Severity is classified as Mild. if symptoms persist beyond 2 weeks or worsen despite moisturizing.
Related conditions
Important: This information is for general awareness only and is
not a substitute for professional medical advice. Always consult a qualified doctor.
In an emergency, call 112.
Data sourced from NIH NLM
and MOHFW India.
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