Question

Dry, tight skin with flakiness is known as xerosis or ________.

1) Psoriasis
2) Eczema
3) Dermatitis
4) Scleroderma

Answer 1

I believe the answer is eczema.

Step-by-step explanation:

Eczema has characteristics such as dry, tight skin with flakiness and roughness, while conditions such as psoriasis have patches of red, scaly rashes. Dermatitis is skin inflammation, while having similar symptoms to eczema, but also irritation and swollen spots too. Scleroderma has tightening of the skin, but not as much of the dryness as we see in eczema or the other two skin conditions.

Answer 2

Dry, tight skin with flakiness is known as xerosis or eczema. Eczema is an allergic reaction that manifests as dry, itchy patches of skin that resemble rashes.

Step-by-step explanation:

The condition described as dry, tight skin with flakiness is known as xerosis or eczema. Eczema is an allergic reaction that manifests as dry, itchy patches of skin that resemble rashes. It may be accompanied by swelling of the skin, flaking, and in severe cases, bleeding. Many who suffer from eczema have antibodies against dust mites in their blood. Symptoms are usually managed with moisturizers, corticosteroid creams, and immunosuppressants.