A 2004 study suggested that coconut oil was just as effective as mineral oil in moisturizing and treating skin suffering from xerosis, a common skin condition that results in dry, rough and scaly skin. (kimberlyloc.com)
The normally elastic and protective skin barrier is impaired in AD and emollients combat xerosis and transepidermal water loss.» (healthimpactnews.com)
«Skin disorders such as psoriasis and senile xerosis tend to exacerbate in winter. (sciencedaily.com)