10 Zinc Deficiency Symptoms
Symptom #3: Xerosis
Xerosis, or xeroderma, is a term that refers to dry skin. Most cases of xerosis can be easily managed with moisturizers or emollients. Xeroderma is most commonly seen on the arms, lower legs, scalp, knuckles, hands, abdominal sides, and thighs. Patients with xerosis often experience peeling of the outer layer of the skin which is also known as scaling.
It is often associated with itching and cracking of the skin. Xerosis occurs more commonly in the winter, because of frequent bathing or washing, systemic illness, side effect of medications, and deficiencies of vitamin A, vitamin D, and zinc.
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