Patient/caregiver was educated on complications of dry skin development as follows:
- Dry skin is a self-limited condition and depending upon exposure to the trigger, can get periodically activated & be relieved at other times. Some individuals can continue to have dry skin throughout.
- Dry skin can result in flaky skin rash and tight skin that can intensely itch, depending on the severity of dryness.
- Drying up of mucus membranes involving mouth, throat, nose, and lips, can result in hoarse throat, nosebleeds, and chapped lips with cracking that can bleed.
- Persistent itching and scratching of skin can leave the skin raw and sensitive.
- Also, continued dry skin can also lead to activation of eczema, especially in individuals with history of inflammatory skin conditions.
