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Flaky skin

Flaky skin: Introduction

Flaky skin: A condition where a persons skin lifts loosely in flakes. See detailed information below for a list of 21 causes of Flaky skin, Symptom Checker, including diseases and drug side effect causes.

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Flaky skin: Symptom Checker

Listed below are some combinations of symptoms associated with Flaky skin, as listed in our database. Visit the Symptom Checker, to add and remove symptoms and research your condition.

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• Flaky skin and Skin problems (17 causes)
• Flaky skin and Skin symptoms (17 causes)
• Flaky skin and Dry skin (13 causes)
• Flaky skin and Flaking skin (13 causes)
• Flaky skin and Nerve symptoms (13 causes)
• Flaky skin and Sensory symptoms (13 causes)
• Flaky skin and Eczema (12 causes)
• Flaky skin and Head symptoms (12 causes)
• Flaky skin and Itching skin (11 causes)
• Flaky skin and Swelling symptoms (11 causes)
• Flaky skin and Body symptoms (11 causes)
• Flaky skin and Sensations (11 causes)
• Flaky skin and Sores (11 causes)
• Flaky skin and Face symptoms (10 causes)
• Flaky skin and Limb symptoms (10 causes)
• Flaky skin and Pain (10 causes)
• Flaky skin and Skin color changes (10 causes)
• Flaky skin and Scaly skin (10 causes)
• Flaky skin and Mouth symptoms (9 causes)
• more...»

See full list of 501 Symptom Checkers for Flaky skin

Flaky skin Treatments

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Stories from Users for Flaky skin

Real-life user stories relating to Flaky skin:

• Skin on Face Dry, Tight, Flaky.
• Dry flaky skin and Gatorade
• Slightly red flaky skin around nose and mouth?
• Flaky skin and genitals (vulvar dystrophy?)

Flaky skin: Animations

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Medications or substances causing Flaky skin:

The following drugs, medications, substances or toxins are some of the possible causes of Flaky 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.

• Airol Creams and Lotions
• Isotretinoin
• Accutane
• Claravis
• Sotret
• more causes...»

See full list of 5 medications causing Flaky skin

Flaky skin: Comorbid Symptoms

Some of the comorbid or associated medical symptoms for Flaky skin may include these symptoms:

• Skin problems
• Skin symptoms
• Dry skin
• Flaking skin
• Nerve symptoms
• Sensory symptoms
• Eczema
• Head symptoms
• Itching skin
• more associated symptoms...»

See all associated comorbid symptoms for Flaky skin

Causes of General Symptom Types

Research the causes of these more general types of symptom:

• Cracked skin (44 causes)
• Skin symptoms (5992 causes)
• Skin problems (3422 causes)
• Dry skin (231 causes)
• Skin texture changes (497 causes)
• more symptoms...»

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• Skin
• Skin symptoms (5992 causes)
• Skin disease
• Skin disorder
• Skin problem
• Skin pain (116 causes)
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Causes of Similar Symptoms to Flaky skin

Research the causes of these symptoms that are similar to, or related to, the symptom Flaky skin:

• Dry skin (231 causes)
• Rough skin (12 causes)
• Scaly skin (483 causes)
• Weak skin (156 causes)
• Skin rash (461 causes)
• Skin symptoms (5992 causes)
• Diabetes (212 causes)
• HIV/AIDS
• Moynahan syndrome III
• Type 2 diabetes
• more symptoms...»

Flaky skin: Deaths

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Misdiagnosis and Flaky skin

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Flaky skin: Research Related Doctors & Specialists

• Skin Health Specialists (Dermatology):
  • Dermatology (Skin Health Specialists)
  • Dermatopathology
  • Pediatric Dermatology (Child Skin Health)
  • Dermatological Immunology / Diagnostic Laboratory (Skin Allergies)
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Detailed list of causes of Flaky skin

The list below shows some of the causes of Flaky skin mentioned in various sources:

• Asteotactic dermatitis
• Coeliac disease
• Dermatitis
• Diabetes - flaky skin
• Eczema
• more causes...»

See full list of 21 causes of Flaky skin

How Common are these Causes of Flaky skin?

This information refers to the general prevalence and incidence of these diseases, not to how likely they are to be the actual cause of Flaky skin. Of the 21 causes of Flaky skin that we have listed, we have the following prevalence/incidence information:

• 3 causes are "very common" diseases
• 3 causes are "common" diseases
• 1 causes are "uncommon" diseases
• 0 causes are "rare" diseases
• 1 causes are "very rare" diseases
• 17 causes have no prevalence information.

See the analysis of the prevalence of 21 causes of Flaky skin

Conditions listing medical symptoms: Flaky skin:

The following list of conditions have 'Flaky 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.

Select from the following alphabetical view of conditions which include a symptom of Flaky skin or choose View All.

D

• Diabetes ... flaky skin

H

• HIV/AIDS ... flaky skin

M

• Moynahan syndrome III ... flaky skin

T

• Type 2 diabetes ... flaky skin

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Causes of Flaky skin Based on Risk Factors

This information shows analysis of the list of causes of Flaky skin based on whether certain risk factors apply to the patient:

Travel - has the patient travelled recently?

Diabetes - history of diabetes or family history of diabetes?

Classifications of Flaky skin:

Medical Conditions associated with Flaky skin:

Cracked skin (44 causes), Skin symptoms (5992 causes), Skin problems (3422 causes), Dry skin (231 causes), Skin texture changes (497 causes)

Symptoms related to Flaky skin:

Dry skin (231 causes), Rough skin (12 causes), Scaly skin (483 causes), Weak skin (156 causes), Skin rash (461 causes), Skin symptoms (5992 causes), Diabetes (212 causes), HIV/AIDS, Moynahan syndrome III, Type 2 diabetes

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Evidence Based Medicine Research for Flaky skin

Medical research papers related to Flaky skin include:

• Filaggrin
• Seborrhoeic dermatitis
• Is there any scientific evidence that breast pain [mastalgia] during breastfeeding is due to candida infection?
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• Dermatologic manifestations.

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