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By Mayo Clinic staffAlthough anyone can develop dry skin, you may be more likely to develop the condition if you:
- Are older than 65
- Live in dry, cold or low-humidity climates
- Bathe or shower frequently
References
- Dry skin and keratosis pilaris. American Academy of Dermatology. http://www.aad.org/public/publications/pamphlets/skin_dry.html. Accessed Oct. 2, 2008.
- Fazio SB, et al. Pruritus. http://www.uptodate.com/home/index.html. Accessed Oct. 2, 2008.
- Baumann L. Cosmetics and skin care in dermatology. In: Wolff K, et al. Fitzpatrick's Dermatology in General Medicine. 7th ed. New York, N.Y.: The McGraw-Hill Companies; 2008. http://accessmedicine.com/content.aspx?aID=3007166&searchStr=xerosis. Accessed Oct. 2, 2008.
- Roberts WE. Dermatologic problems of older women. Dermatology Clinics. 2006;24:271-280.
