Diseases that cause dry skin

One of the most common causes of dry skin and the eczema it causes is neurodermatitis. This disease is closely related to allergic diseases and can occur either permanently or in phases. Typical areas are: The predisposition for neurodermatitis is genetic, so there is no actual cure.

However, the severity and frequency of the symptoms vary greatly from person to person. Allergic or irritative eczema can also lead to dry skin, but then it is usually the hands that are affected. Often only after contact with certain substances.

Another skin disease that may initially appear as dry skin is psoriasis, colloquially known as psoriasis. However, the skin pattern in this case is usually very different from that of dry skin caused by weather conditions or similar. In most cases, the dry skin areas appear plateau-like.

Here especially on the extensor sides of arms and legs. Psoriasis is also usually a chronic disease, but it can also be caused by taking certain drugs. Another group of diseases are the so-called ichthyoses.

This is a group of diseases in which the cornification mechanisms of the skin are disturbed. This leads to the formation of too many and strongly hardened skin scales, which also dissolve poorly. These form a fishbone-like pattern on the skin.

Ichthyosis is also usually genetic and not contagious. However, it can also occur as a symptom of other diseases, such as lupus erythematosus. Ichthyosis can also occur in forms of lymph node cancer or hypothyroidism.

Much rarer is a development due to xeroderma pigmentosa, a serious skin disease.In the area of the mouth also the so-called mouth rose comes into question, which occurs directly around the mouth and is to be led back to too strong care. Finally, internal diseases are also possible. These include diabetes mellitus, thyroid disorders, chronic intestinal diseases, or allergies and intolerances. In these cases, however, the exact pattern of eczema usually differs significantly from the skin diseases mentioned above.

Face
Neck
Elbows and
Back of the knee