What Could be Causing Cracked Skin?

What Causes Cracked Skin?

Cracked skin can have various causes, just like most other symptoms. Finding the true cause means ruling out or confirming each possibility – in other words, diagnosis.

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Diagnosis is usually a complex process due to the sheer number of possible causes and related symptoms. In order to diagnose cracked skin, we could:

Research the topic
Find a doctor with the time
Use a diagnostic computer system.

The process is the same, whichever method is used.

Step 1: List all Possible Causes

We begin by identifying the disease conditions which have "cracked skin" as a symptom. Here are two possibilities:

Psoriasis
Vitamin A Need

Step 2: Build a Symptom Checklist

We then identify all possible symptoms and risk factors of each possible cause, and check the ones that apply:

genital sores

moderate eye discharge

itchy skin

psoriasis

history of deformed toenails

pitted nails

adult acne

regular infections

reduced sense of taste

frequent itchy eyes

yellow/yellowish fingernails

irritated eyes

... and so on

Step 3: Rule Out or Confirm each Possible Cause

A differential diagnosis of your symptoms and risk factors finds the likely cause of cracked skin:

Cause	Probability	Status
Vitamin A Need	92%	Confirm
Psoriasis	73%	Possible

* This is a simple example to illustrate the process

Arriving at a Correct Diagnosis

The Analyst™ is our online diagnosis tool that learns all about you through a straightforward process of multi-level questioning, providing diagnosis at the end.

In the Skin-Related Symptoms section of the questionnaire, The Analyst™ will ask the following question about problems with cracking skin:

Do you have a problem with cracked skin, typically on the fingers, toes or in skin creases? Do not include cracked heel calluses.

Possible responses:

→ No / don't know
→ Occasionally / moderate
→ Often / severe

Based on your response to this question, which may indicate cracked skin, The Analyst™ will consider possibilities such as:

Psoriasis

Skin lesions and increased tearing are possible symptoms of psoriasis.

Vitamin A Requirement

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