Test Your Knowledge

Preparing questions in advance can help patients to have more meaningful discussions with their physicians regarding their conditions. Patients may wish to ask their doctor the following questions regarding dry skin:

1. Should I be worried about my dry skin?
   
   
2. What may be causing me to have dry skin?
   
   
3. What are my treatment options?
   
   
4. Can I treat dry skin at home?
   
   
5. Are any of my current medications causing the dry skin?
   
   
6. How can I prevent dry skin?
   
   
7. How often should I moisturize my skin?
   
   
8. Can you recommend soaps and lotions for my skin type?
   
   
9. What changes can I make in my diet to improve the condition of my skin?
   
   
10. Are my children more likely to have dry skin because I have the condition?