Sebostasis L85.31

Reduced sebum secretion of the skin or increased defatting of the skin, which is often associated with hypohidrosis. Clinically, dry skin with scaly, bran-like scales is often impressive. Xerosis cutis is characterized by a lack of hydrophilic and lipophilic substances. Symptoms such as scaling, fissures, redness and pruritus are the result of cutaneous dryness.

• Various causes and predispositions must be taken into consideration:
  • older age (xerosis cutis - xerotic skin can lead to permanent pruritus itself or as a co-component of other diseases)
  • too frequent showering with excessive use of soap
  • atopic diathesis
  • ichthyoses
  • ectodermal dysplasia
  • hypothyroidism
  • Zinc deficiency dermatoses
  • Medication (lithium, antidiuretics, retinoids)
  • Vitamin A hypo- and hypervitaminosis.

S.a.u. Eczema, exsiccation eczema, pityriasis simplex corporis, pityriasis simplex capillitii, pityriasis simplex faciei.

Greasing of the skin, greasing bath additives (e.g. Balneum Hermal), restriction of washes. Basically, urea is the gold standard in basic skin care.