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  1. Cleveland Clinic
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    Dry Skin (Xeroderma): Symptoms, Causes, Treatment & Prevention

    • Treatment for dry skin focuses on rehydrating or bringing moisture back to your skin. Treatment for dry skin could include: 1. Using moisturizers: Moisturizers are the main form of treatment for most types of … See more

    Who Treats Dry Skin?

    If you have recurring dry skin or a medical condition that has dry skin as a symptom, your … See more

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    What Should I Eat Or Drink with Dry Skin?

    Certain foods and drinks can pull water from your body and cause dehydration. Avoid food and drinks that contain: 1. Alcohol. 2. Caffeine. 3. Sugar. 4. Salt. See more

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    How Do I Manage Symptoms of Dry Skin?

    Keeping your skin moisturized is the best way to manage symptoms of dry skin. The best time of day to apply moisturizer to your skin is: 1. When you wake up in the morning. 2… See more

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    Dry skin - Symptoms and causes - Mayo Clinic
    Dry skin makes the skin look and feel rough, itchy, flaky or scaly. The location where these dry patches form vary from person to person. It's a common condition that affects people of all ages.
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  1. Dry itchy patches on legs can be caused by several factors123:
    • Dry skin: Symptoms include itching, redness, flaky or scaly skin, and cracked skin.
    • Diabetes: It can lead to widespread itching.
    • Certain diseases: Itchiness may be a sign of serious disease.
    • Allergic reactions: Take a close look at your itchy legs.
    • Medications: Some medications can cause skin itching.
    • Simple itch treatments: Consider moisturizing and avoiding hot showers.
    • When to see a doctor: Seek medical advice if the itching persists.
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    In general, dry skin on your legs can cause the following symptoms:

    • itching
    • redness redness
    • flaky or scaly skin flaky or scaly skin
    • peeling peeling

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    Dry Skin on Legs: What’s Causing It and …

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    While dry skin patches can crop up anywhere, they often appear on the:

    • elbows
    • lower arms lower arms
    • hands or wrists hands or wrists
    • feet or ankles feet or ankles

    Dry Skin Patches: Causes, Symptoms, an…

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    Why Do My Legs Itch?

    • Diabetes Diabetes can lead to widespread problems, including pruritis -- the medical term for unusually itchy skin. ...

    Why Do My Legs Itch? 18 Possible Cause…

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    Are dry skin patches a symptom of eczema?
    However, they can also be a symptom of health conditions like eczema, psoriasis, and athlete’s foot. Dry skin patches may cause certain body areas to feel rough, scaly, and itchy. Sometimes, dry skin patches may also crack, which could be painful and irritating. While dry skin patches can crop up anywhere, they most often appear on the:

    Causes and Treatment for Patches of Dry Skin - Healthline

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    What causes dry skin on legs?
    Here are some of the most common causes of dry skin on legs: Allergic dermatitis happens when skin comes into contact with a substance that triggers the immune system to overreact. On the legs, this could be a body wash, something from the outdoors, pets, or anything that causes an allergic reaction.

    Dry Skin on Legs: What’s Causing It and What You Can Do - Healthline

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    How do I get rid of dry skin on my legs?
    There are some things you can do at home to relieve dry skin on the legs. Avoid irritants that can make dry skin worse. These include: Moisturizers in the form of ointments, creams, and lotions are designed to help trap water in your skin. Applying moisturizer daily, particularly right after you bathe, can help reduce dry skin.

    Dry Skin on Legs: What’s Causing It and What You Can Do - Healthline

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    What causes dry skin patches?
    Dry skin patches can have many causes, including cold weather and the chemicals in some soaps and lotions. It can also result from a medical condition, such as allergies, dermatitis, and psoriasis. Dry skin is a common problem during the winter months when the skin is exposed to colder temperatures and lower moisture levels in the air.

    Dry skin patches: Causes, symptoms, diagnosis, and treatments

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    How to get rid of skin problems on your legs?
    Be gentle with your skin. When you go through your hygiene routine, it’s a good idea to be gentle with your skin. Your skin is very sensitive and the skin on your legs is specifically very thin and prone to problems. Treat it kindly to help your skin heal and prevent problems from coming back. Exfoliate your skin occasionally.

    How to Heal Dry Skin on Legs: Causes & Remedies - wikiHow

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    Why do my legs itch?
    Itching can wake you up in the middle of the night. After a while, it can cause anxiety and even depression. If you scratch, that can make it even more intense. There are many reasons why your legs itch. Some are no big deal, such as dry winter skin or wearing rough fabrics. Others are more serious.

    Why Do My Legs Itch? 18 Possible Causes of Itchy Legs - WebMD

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  3. Mayo Clinic
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    Dry skin - Symptoms and causes - Mayo Clinic

    Aug 25, 2023 · Dry skin makes the skin look and feel rough, itchy, flaky or scaly. The location where these dry patches form vary from person to person. It's a common condition that affects people of all ages.

  4. Healthline
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    Dry Skin on Legs: What’s Causing It and What You Can Do

  5. Medical News Today
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    Dry skin patches: Causes, symptoms, diagnosis, and treatments

  6. WebMD
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    Why Do My Legs Itch? 18 Possible Causes of Itchy Legs - WebMD

  7. Mayo Clinic
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    Itchy skin (pruritus) - Symptoms and causes - Mayo Clinic

  8. DermNet
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    Dry Skin (Xeroderma): Causes, Treatments, and More

    Dry skin is due to abnormalities in the integrity of the barrier function of the stratum corneum, which is made up of corneocytes. There is an overall reduction in the lipids in the stratum corneum. The ratio of ceramides, cholesterol and …

  9. WebMD
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    7 Tips to Soothe Your Dry, Itchy Skin - WebMD

    Feb 28, 2023 · Common household products can strip your skin of moisture and cause dry, itchy skin. WebMD offers simple tips that can help soothe your dry skin.

  10. WikiHow
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    How to Heal Dry Skin on Legs: Causes & Remedies

    Feb 8, 2023 · Method 1. Changing Your Bathing Routine. Download Article. 1. Adjust how often you shower. When you shower, you wash away a lot of the …

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