In the 'Symptoms - Skin - General' section of our in-depth questionnaire we ask the following question about problems with cracking skin:
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Do you have a problem with cracking skin, typically on the fingers, toes or in skin creases? Do not include cracked heel calluses.
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...and suggests |
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"No / don't know" |
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"Occasionally / moderate" |
Cracking skin |
A symptom |
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"Often / severe" |
Cracking skin |
A symptom |
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Your answer will affect the likelihoods of the conditions below.
Any answers in green reduce the likelihood of the condition.
GLOSSARY
Lesion (Lesions)
Any damage to tissue structure or function; an abnormal change in body tissue caused by disease or injury. A scar is a lesion, as is cancer, a stomach ulcer or a pimple.
Psoriasis
An inherited skin disorder in which there are red patches with thick, dry silvery scales. It is caused by the body making too-many skin cells. Sores may be anywhere on the body but are more common on the arms, scalp, ears, and the pubic area. A swelling of small joints may go along with the skin disease.
Last updated: May 10, 2007
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