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What can cause older men to develop dry skin?

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Dr. Jerome Litt answered

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OLD MEN DRY SKIN: 1. Age. 2. Exposure to the sun. 3. Various medications. 4.Irritating soaps and degtergents. 5. Hormone changes 6. Cold weather.

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