Dry Skin and Itching Dry skin is common in later life. The loss of sweat and oil glands as we age may also worsen dry skin. Dry skin itches because it is irritated easily. If your skin is very dry and itchy, see a doctor because this condition can affect your sleep, cause irritability, or be a symptom of a disease. For example, diabetes and kidney disease can cause itching.
Some medicines make the itchiness worse.
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