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Yes: There are different levels of dryness of the skin from very mild too extreme. Some people require use of emollient creams 2-3 times a day to keep to their skin from cracking. Others only need to use lotion once a day. It varies by race and is influenced by genetics, environment, culture, and diet
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Skin Irritants: A list of the top culprits that trigger skin reactions, or contact dermatitis. Some cause symptoms like redness, itchy skin, or inflammation.Some are triggered by an individual's allergy (contact allergic dermatitis) while other chemicals affect everyone (contact irritant dermatitis). http://www.webmd.com/skin-problems-and-treatments/features/dirty-dozen#1
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