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Scaly skin: Toughness or scaliness of the skin. See detailed information below for a list of 483 causes of Scaly skin, Symptom Checker, Assessment Questionnaire, including diseases and drug side effect causes.
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The following medical conditions are some of the possible
causes of Scaly skin.
There are likely to be other possible causes, so ask your doctor
about your symptoms.
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Review the causes of these more specific types of Scaly skin:
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Listed below are some combinations of symptoms associated with Scaly skin, as listed in our database. Visit the Symptom Checker, to add and remove symptoms and research your condition.
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Real-life user stories relating to Scaly skin:
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Various tests are used in the diagnosis of Scaly skin. Some of these are listed below :
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diagnostic tests for Scaly skin
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The following drugs, medications, substances or toxins are some of the possible
causes of Scaly skin as a symptom.
Always advise your doctor of any medications or treatments you are using,
including prescription, over-the-counter, supplements, herbal or alternative treatments.
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medications causing Scaly skin
Some of the comorbid or associated medical symptoms for Scaly skin may include these symptoms:
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Research the causes of these symptoms that are similar to, or related to, the symptom Scaly skin:
During a consultation, your doctor will use various techniques to assess the symptom: Scaly skin. These will include a physical examination and possibly diagnostic tests. (Note: A physical exam is always done, diagnostic tests may or may not be performed depending on the suspected condition) Your doctor will ask several questions when assessing your condition. It is important to openly share any pertinent information to help your doctor make an accurate diagnosis.
It is also very important to bring an up-to-date list of all of your all medical conditions, medications including dosages, and names of numbers of any specialist you see.
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Read more about causes and Scaly skin deaths.
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Other medical conditions listed in the Disease Database as possible
causes of Scaly skin as a symptom include:
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causes of Scaly skin
- (Source - Diseases Database)
Any of several generalized skin disorders characterized by dryness, roughness, and scaliness, due to hypertrophy of the stratum corneum epidermis. Most are genetic, but some are acquired, developing in association with other systemic disease or genetic syndrome.
- (Source - Diseases Database)
The list of organs typically affected by Scaly skin may include, but is not limited to:
The list below shows some of the causes of Scaly skin mentioned in various sources:
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This information refers to the general prevalence and incidence of these diseases, not to how likely they are to be the actual cause of Scaly skin. Of the 483 causes of Scaly skin that we have listed, we have the following prevalence/incidence information:
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The following list of conditions have 'Scaly skin' or similar listed as a symptom in our database. This computer-generated list may be inaccurate or incomplete. Always seek prompt professional medical advice about the cause of any symptom.
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The following list of medical conditions have Scaly skin or similar listed as a medical complication in our database. The distinction between a symptom and complication is not always clear, and conditions mentioning this symptom as a complication may also be relevant. This computer-generated list may be inaccurate or incomplete. Always seek prompt professional medical advice about the cause of any symptom.
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This information shows analysis of the list of causes of Scaly skin based
on whether certain risk factors apply to the patient:
Depending on the seriousness of the onset of Scaly skin, you may want to consult one of the following medical professionals.
Important:In extreme cases, always seek advice from emergency services :
Ichthyosis
- (Source - Diseases Database)
Subtypes of Scaly skin:
Tough skin (419 causes), Eczema (227 causes), Scaly rash (19 causes), Scaly eruptions (21 causes), Dry scaly skin (65 causes), Eczematous rash (13 causes), Mild allergic skin rash (5 causes), Allergic skin reaction (2 causes), Allergic skin rash (7 causes), Skin thickening (11 causes), Rough skin (12 causes), Fibrosis of skin (20 causes)
Medical Conditions associated with Scaly skin:
Tough skin (419 causes), Skin symptoms (5992 causes), Skin problems (3422 causes), Skin texture changes (497 causes)
Symptoms related to Scaly skin:
Tough skin (419 causes), Dry skin (231 causes), Skin symptoms (5992 causes), Rash (1165 causes), Eczema (227 causes), Psoriasis, Ichthyosis (52 causes), Hodgkin's disease, Itching disorder, Pellagra, Dermatitis (116 causes), Lymphoma (18 causes), Pityriasis, Systemic lupus erythematosus (14 causes)
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