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Xeroderma is characterized by excessive dryness of the skin, often manifested by scaling, roughness and sometimes cracking.
This condition can be caused by various factors, including genetic predisposition, environmental influences or certain skin diseases.
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Features
Pityriasis simplex capillitii, also known as dry scalp dandruff, is characterized by fine, dry scales that form without inflammation or redness of the scalp. This form of dandruff is usually caused by an increased cell turnover rate of the scalp and is often accompanied by a feeling of dryness and sometimes itching, but without the more severe symptoms of seborrhoeic dermatitis.
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Referencing term, see entry: split ends
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Seborrhea oleosa refers to increased sebum production by the skin, i.e. an oily skin condition. The cornification can lead to acne.
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Features
Acne is characterized by increased sebum production (seborrhoea) and a keratinization disorder in the area of the sebaceous gland follicles. It mainly affects the face, neck and décolleté, chest and back.
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Abrasions are damage to the upper layers of the skin caused by friction on rough surfaces.
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An excoriation is an extensive defect in the skin that can extend into the stratum papillare of the dermis. This opens up individual capillary loops, resulting in punctiform bleeding. An excoriation usually heals without scarring.
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