Dry Cracked Skin: Building Workers Suffer From Dry Cracked Skin on Hands Through Working With Lime.

" " Xeroderma literally means "dry skin". It is a condition involving the integumentary system, which in most cases can safely be treated with emollients and/or moisturizers. Xeroderma dry skin occurs most commonly on the lower legs, arms, the sides of the abdomen and thighs. Symptoms most associated with dry skin Xeroderma are scaling (the visible peeling of the outer skin layer), itching and cracks in the skin

Common Causes

Xeroderma or dry skin is a very common condition. It happens more often in the winter where the cold air outside and the hot air inside creates a low relative humidity. This causes the skin to lose moisture and it may crack and peel. Bathing/showering too frequently, especially if one is using harsh soaps, may also contribute to xeroderma. Xeroderma can also be caused by a deficiency of vitamin A, systemic illness, overexposure to sunlight or some medication. " " Src: Wikipedia