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Xerosis
Medically reviewed by Min Clinic Staff | Updated: January 2026
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Xerosis: Abnormal dryness of the skin (xeroderma), the conjunctiva of the eye (xerophthalmia), or the mucous membranes, such as dry mouth (xerostomia).
The word "xerosis" literally means "dry condition." It was derived from the Greek roots "xero-" (dry) and "-osis" (condition).
Image Source: Color Atlas of Pediatric Dermatology
Samuel Weinberg, Neil S. Prose, Leonard Kristal
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