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If your dry skin persists, contact your doctor's office for advice. When To Call A Professional Call your primary care doctor or a dermatologist (a doctor who specializes in skin problems) if you have: Dry skin that doesn't respond to nonprescription treatments Severe itching that interferes with your ability to work or sleep Dry skin that cracks and bleeds, or becomes red, swollen and painful Prognosis Overall, the prognosis is excellent. You can often prevent dry skin by making a few simple changes in lifestyle. If dry skin develops, there are many soothing and effective treatments available. Most can be purchased without a prescription. Additional Info National Institute of Arthritis and Musculoskeletal and Skin Diseases Information Clearinghouse National Insitutes of Health 1 AMS Circle Bethesda, MD 20892-3675 Phone: (301) 495-4484 Toll-Free: (877) 226-4267 Fax: (301) 718-6366 TTY: (301) 565-2966 E-Mail: niamsinfo@mail.nih.gov http://www.niams.nih.gov/ National Institute on Aging Building 31, Room 5C27 31 Center Drive, MSC 2292 Bethesda, MD 20892 Toll-Free: (800) 222-2225 http://www.nih.gov/nia/ American Academy of Dermatology P.O. Box 4014 Schaumburg, IL 60168-4014 Phone: (847) 330-0230 Toll-Free: (888) 462-3376 Fax: (847) 330-0050 http://www.aad.org/ Last updated March 24, 2005 Printer-friendly format Help | About Us | Privacy Policy | Editorial Policy | Advertising Policy | How To Advertise | Contact Us | Register Change Profile © 1996-2005 Aetna InteliHealth Inc. All rights reserved. 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