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Xerotic eczema (also known as Eczema craquelé Pruritus hiemalis Asteatotic eczema Winter itch Desiccation dermatitis and Winter eczema) is a form of eczema that is characterized by changes that occur when skin becomes abnormally dry itchy and cracked. Lower legs tend to be especially affected although it can appear in the underarm area as well.[citation needed]Xerotic eczema is common in elderly people though it is not uncommon for people in their 20s.