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What could be a cause for excessive dead shedding skin?
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Xerosis (dry skin): The most likely cause for excessive dead skin shedding would be dry skin. However, there are several other causes of excessive dead skin shedding. If you use a good moisturizing cream regularly this should correct the problem. If this does not help, you should see a physician. Several other diagnoses can cause similar symptoms.
Answered 7/14/2012
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