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Why would 61 yr old woman be getting dry skin over body all of the sudden?
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Low thyroid: Hypothyroidism or reaction to certain medications are possibilities. Check medications and possible side effect profile. Also get blood test for thyroid disease as well as comprehensive panel. Cerave amd or aquaphor can offer symptomatic relief.
Answered 3/17/2016
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