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Yukiko Ueda

Yukiko Ueda, MD (Dermatology)

Dr. Ueda graduated from the Niigata University School of Medicine and trained at the University of Tokyo Medical School. She is currently a clinical assistant professor at the Department of Dermatology, Jichi Medical University, and holds several posts in the dermatology departments at Kyoto Prefectural University of Medicine, Komagome Hospital, University of Tokyo, and the Medical Center of Japan Red Cross Society.

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  • Skin is too dry

  • Dry skin in cold climates

  • Winter causing dry skin

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Content updated on Jan 4, 2023

About the symptom

Skin dryness occurs when the skin loses moisture and hydration. It can lead to skin scaling, itching, and cracking.

When to see a doctor

Seek professional care if you experience any of the following symptoms

  • Facial edema

  • Numbness / sensory disorder

  • Lower leg edema

  • Edema

  • Recent weight loss

  • Altered mental status (delirium)

Possible causes

  • Seborrheic dermatitis

    Rashes with scaly flaky skin, usually on the eyebrows, nose bridge and sides of the nose. It is thought to be caused overgrowth of the Malassezia fungus, which feeds on increased sebum in some patients. Risk factors include HIV and Parkinson's disease. This condition can occur in the newborn as well.

  • Atopic dermatitis

    Allergic rashes. Risk factors include genetics, other allergic disease, new skin products, and allergic foods. Cases of childhood eczema can resolve by adulthood, however in some cases it can happen to adults too.

  • Anorexia nervosa / bulimia nervosa

    A condition where there is abnormal fear of gaining weight. Patients try to lose weight excessively through fasting, inducing vomiting, or excessive exercise.

  • Psoriasis (except for pustular psoriasis)
  • Asteatotic eczema
  • Hypothyroidism
  • Hyperprolactinemia

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Questions your doctor may ask about this symptom

Your doctor may ask these questions to check for this symptom

  • Do you have dry skin?

  • Does your dry skin get worse or crack in the winter months?

  • Do you have itchy skin?

  • Do you have any pain or tingling in the affected areas of the skin?

  • Do you have skin redness?

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Reviewed By:

Yukiko Ueda

Yukiko Ueda, MD (Dermatology)

Dr. Ueda graduated from the Niigata University School of Medicine and trained at the University of Tokyo Medical School. She is currently a clinical assistant professor at the Department of Dermatology, Jichi Medical University, and holds several posts in the dermatology departments at Kyoto Prefectural University of Medicine, Komagome Hospital, University of Tokyo, and the Medical Center of Japan Red Cross Society.

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