title: [The so-called dry skin of the diabetic patient].
abstract: Rough skin or xerosis, known by the laity as dry skin, results from a defect in the stratum corneum desquamation which normally remains imperceptible. This condition is negatively influenced by winter climatic conditions. Atopic dermatitis and trophic changes related to post-menopause, ageing, diabetes mellitus, as well as other endrocrine and metabolic disturbances are also involved in this process. Xerosis can be improved at various degrees by emollients, humectants, hydrating agents and squamolytic agents.
authors: CHU du Sart Tilman, Service de Dermatopathologie, Unite de Dermocosmétologie.
authors: E
authors: E
authors: Uhoda
authors: B
authors: B
authors: Debatisse
authors: P
authors: P
authors: Paquet
authors: C
authors: C
authors: Piérard-Franchimont
authors: G E
authors: GE
authors: Piérard
mesh_terms: D002980:Climate; D048909:Diabetes Complications / Q000503:physiopathology* / Q000628:therapy*; D006801:Humans; D007057:Ichthyosis / Q000209:etiology* / Q000503:physiopathology / Q000628:therapy*; D012307:Risk Factors; D012621:Seasons