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Ressecamento da superfície da pele comumente devido ao desengorduramento da epiderme por exposição excessiva a sabões e detergentes ou dessecação por exposição prolongada à baixa umidade ambiente. Ocorre mais comumente em idosos e é observada particularmente nas pernas. É uma das principais causas de prurido em idosos. Em casos mais graves, a pele pode ficar inflamada (eczema asteatótico). | |||
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Dryness of the skin surface commonly due to defatting of the epidermis by excessive exposure to soaps and detergents or desiccation from prolonged exposure to low ambient humidity. It occurs most commonly in the elderly and is seen particularly on the lower legs. It is a major cause of pruritus in the elderly. In more severe cases the skin may become inflamed (asteatotic eczema). | |||
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Dryness of the skin surface commonly due to defatting of the epidermis by excessive exposure to soaps and detergents or desiccation from prolonged exposure to low ambient humidity. It occurs most commonly in the elderly and is seen particularly on the lower legs. It is a major cause of pruritus in the elderly. In more severe cases the skin may become inflamed (asteatotic eczema).
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| English | Xerosis cutis or asteatosis |
Dryness of the skin surface commonly due to defatting of the epidermis by excessive exposure to soaps and detergents or desiccation from prolonged exposure to low ambient humidity. It occurs most commonly in the elderly and is seen particularly on the lower legs. It is a major cause of pruritus in the elderly. In more severe cases the skin may become inflamed (asteatotic eczema). |
