What is Dry skin?

Dry skin is a symptom that people may experience for many reasons. It can be related to infections, chronic conditions, injuries, medication effects, or other health changes. The presence of this symptom alone does not diagnose any condition.

If you have Dry skin that is severe, persistent, or accompanied by other warning signs, contact a qualified healthcare provider.

Possible conditions associated with Dry skin

The following conditions have been associated with Dry skin. Only a health professional can determine the underlying cause.

AGel amyloidosis

AGel amyloidosis is a medical condition that may be associated with various symptoms and signs.

Acute adrenal insufficiency

Acute adrenal insufficiency is a medical condition that may be associated with various symptoms and signs.

Addison disease

Addison disease is a medical condition that may be associated with various symptoms and signs.

Adiposis dolorosa

Adiposis dolorosa is a medical condition that may be associated with various symptoms and signs.

Aicardi-Goutieres syndrome 9

A type I interferonopathy characterized by severe developmental delay and progressive neurologic deterioration. Patients...

Aicardi-Goutières syndrome

Aicardi-Goutières syndrome is a medical condition that may be associated with various symptoms and signs.

Atopic Dermatitis

A chronic inflammatory skin condition (eczema) causing itchy, red, dry, and cracked skin.

Autosomal dominant hypocalcemia

Autosomal dominant hypocalcemia is a medical condition that may be associated with various symptoms and signs.

Blau syndrome

Blau syndrome is a medical condition that may be associated with various symptoms and signs.

CREST Syndrome

A form of limited systemic sclerosis (scleroderma) characterized by calcinosis, Raynaud's phenomenon, esophageal dysfunc...

Classic mycosis fungoides

Classic mycosis fungoides is a medical condition that may be associated with various symptoms and signs.

Cockayne syndrome type 1

Cockayne syndrome caused by mutation(s) in the ERCC8 gene, encoding DNA excision repair protein ERCC-8.

Related symptoms

When to seek medical care

Seek urgent care if Dry skin is severe, sudden, or occurs with chest pain, difficulty breathing, confusion, severe weakness, or other serious symptoms.