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  "id": "dry-skin-xerosis",
  "name": "Dry skin",
  "category": "acute",
  "sources": "No labelled dose - emollient applied liberally and as often as needed, to effect · SmPC sections 4.2 and 4.4, https://www.medicines.org.uk/emc/product/5453/smpc · Gade A, Matin T, Rubenstein R. Xeroderma. In: StatPearls [Internet]. Treasure Island (FL): StatPearls Publishing; 2026 Jan-. Bookshelf ID: NBK565884.",
  "review_status": "reviewed",
  "verified_against": "SmPC sections 4.2 and 4.4, https://www.medicines.org.uk/emc/product/5453/smpc",
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      "dose_source": "SmPC sections 4.2 and 4.4, https://www.medicines.org.uk/emc/product/5453/smpc",
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        "First-line for dry skin from any cause, worsened here by dry climate and frequent washing.",
        "Persistent or worsening dryness, especially with fatigue, weight change, or oedema, should prompt screening for hypothyroidism or chronic kidney disease.",
        "Use a soap substitute rather than standard soap, and avoid very hot water."
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