Over 30 million Americans turn to their dermatologists for help with skin conditions each year. Dry, itchy skin is high on the list of complaints.

85 percent of older people in the US suffer from dry, itchy skin.

People like hairdressers, who come into contact with chemicals at work, are at risk. Hobbies like photography, gardening and quilting can cause dry red rough skin.

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