Question 1

why do oral antihistamines cause dry skin?

Accepted Answer

Different organs: Many antihistamínics even tough they are selective for some receptors, they do not work on just a group of organs or systems, and these receptors are aviable on all the body and tissues, so it has different effects, principally they block the action of histamine, and one of the many effects is over glands that secreet water, sweat and fat, so that may cause dry skin in certain areas.

Question 2

dry skin around both eyes and itchy eye corner. also very itchy head scalp only at the back of head. started month or two back. taking allergy medicine (antihistamine) no help. pl advice.

Accepted Answer

Skin, eyes, head: If antihistamine is not of help to you must, as soon as possible, see your primary doctor to help you get rid of symptoms. Your doctor might want to send you to a specialist.
Please let me know what develops.

Question 3

does hemochromatosia cause dry skin?

Accepted Answer

Hemochromatosis: Ichthyosiform alterations, skin atrophy, koilonychia, and hair loss may also be evident. In the series of 100 patients, ichthyosis-like changes were evident in 46% of patients. Ichthyosiform changes may be mild or marked. Skin affected with ichthyosiform changes is very dry.Cutaneous atrophy was observed in 42% of 100 patients, usually on the anterior surface of the leg.

Question 4

what cause dry skin and rash?

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: This is a very broad question. A multitude of factors may be the cause and depending on where the rash/dry skin is located, treatment can be different. The areas in question should be evaluated by a physician (dermatologist) to determine the underlying cause and what treatment options are available to you to resolve your issues.

Question 5

what causes dry skin to scab over?

Accepted Answer

Eczema: Could be eczema or psoriasis that can be helped with medicated creams.

Question 6

what would cause dry skin on the penis?

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Dry weather: Not much different than any other skin. Would use gentle body lotion to target those dry spots but otherwise wouldn't worry.

Question 7

does anemia cause dry skin?

Accepted Answer

Why anemic?: The initial approach to the patient with anemia is to perform a complete history and physical examination along with a review of the results of a complete blood count (CBC) with white blood cell differential, platelet count, reticulocyte count, and an examination of the peripheral blood smear.

Question 8

can dandruff or dry skin cause greasy hair?

Accepted Answer

Not really: Flaking/dandruff can be the result of oily skin, which irritates the skin and causes flaking. Common mistake to think flaking is from dry skin, but if greasy hair then not dry skin so shampoos daily foroily skin helpful.

Question 9

can dry skin cause skin moles to look darker?

Accepted Answer

: Dry skin can sometimes give a different texture or hue to the skin. If any mole seems to be getting darker or changing in its appearance, you should see a dermatologist.

Question 10

what causes flaky dry skin around mouth area?

Accepted Answer

Contact derm: Toothpaste, flavored chewing gum, lip balm with sunscreen, lip-licking.

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