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Prozac Cause Dry Cracked Skin

Friday, October 10th, 2008

Prozac is an antidepressant in a group of drugs called selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors (SSRIs). Prozac affects chemicals in the brain that may become unbalanced and cause depression, panic, anxiety, or obsessive-compulsive symptoms.

Prozac is used to treat major depressive disorder, bulimia nervosa (an eating disorder) obsessive-compulsive disorder, panic disorder, and premenstrual dysphoric disorder (PMDD). Prozac may also be used for purposes other than those listed in this medication guide.

All medicines may cause side effects, but many people have no, or minor, side effects. Rare Prozac side effects occurred in less than 1 in 1000 people.

Dermatologic (referring to the skin):
* Eczema (flaking, dry skin),
* Psoriasis (patches of red, flaking, dry skin),
* Seborrhea (abnormally oily skin),
* Skin hypertrophy (skin swelling),
* Skin discoloration,
* Herpes zoster (painful sores on the skin),
* Fungal dermatitis (inflammation of the skin caused by fungus),
* Hirsutism (abnormal hairiness, especially in women),
* Ecchymoses (bleeding under the skin).

Dry cracking heels (xeorosis) is a condition of thickening and fissuring (cracking of the bottom part of the heels). This is a very common problem and in most people it is only a nuisance and a cosmetic problem. But when the problem persists, especially in diabetes or people with impaired vascular sufficiency, this can lead to a serious medical problem.

Common symptom of cracked heels are:

• Peeling and cracked skin
• Hard growth of skin on the outer edge of the heel
• Pain while walking
• Increased pain in thin soles or open back shoes
• Red or flaky patches on the heel of the foot
• Yellow or dark skin on the heel
• Itchy skin

Most common causes are:

• Dry skin
• Prolonged standing
• Wearing shoes with an open back
• In active sweat glands
• Misaligment of the metatarsal bones
• Flat feet
• High arched feet
• Improperly fitting shoes
• Athlete’s foot
• Surgery to the lower extremities
• Psoriasis
• Thyroid disease
• Diabetes

The best treatment for cracked heels are:

• Appling a moisturizing cream
• Using a pumice stone
• Wearing closed backed shoes
• Wearing shoes with a good shock absorbing sole

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