Definitions:

1. Refers to a medical condition characterized by excessively dry skin. NOUN
   • People with xerodermia are advised to avoid harsh soaps that can further dry out the skin.
2. Refers to unusually dry skin, similar to xeroderma, often as a result from a lack of moisture in the outer layer of the skin, leading to roughness, flaking, itching, and sometimes cracks. NOUN
   • Due to prolonged exposure to cold and dry air, he developed xerodermia, leading to rough, itchy skin tha required intense moisturizing.

Synonyms:

• dry skin
• ichthyosis
• xeroderma
• xerosis