How common is dry skin in adults?
Dry skin (or to give it it’s proper dermatological term – xerosis) is an extremely common condition we see in the podiatry clinic. It ranges from slight dryness right through to irritation, excoriation and fissuring in some patients. The feet are more prone to the condition because of the lower number of sebaceous glands on the lower leg and foot. In addition, there are many reasons why it may manifest such as bathing habits, illness, skin disease or even drug therapy. Having