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Dreaded dry skin
Sometimes it is very difficult to distinguish severe, abnormal dryness from mild ichthyosis. Both conditions are characterized by dry scaling and thickening of the skin. The term ichthyosis refers to a group of inherited conditions that usually become evident shortly after birth. The extreme scaling and thickening of the skin has led to the common name "fish-scale disease". It may range from mild to severe, but the mild cases are more common.

The age at which they occur can help inn differentiating the two conditions. As noted, ichthyosis usually becomes evident shortly after birth, although it may begin later in life in a few cases.

There is no cure for ichthyosis. However, most cases can be greatly helped with various emollients and dry-skin care. Some prescription creams and acne medications are available for more severe cases. Because of the lifelong nature of the disease and because treatment may vary depending on the type of ichthyosis, you should consult a dermatologist for diagnosis and treatment.

Simple dry skin, even when quite severe, is much easier to manage. A number of factors influence skin dryness: the frequency of cleansing, environmental heat and humidity, certain drug therapies, medical disorders, age, and the use of lubricating products.

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Robbie Williams in £40m talks
So keen to keep Robbie Williams on its books is music giant EMI that the label is offering him a new record deal believed to be worth £40 million. And it may be forced to increase that amount. The star signed with EMI last year in what was said to be one of the most expensive recording deals ever.

According to reports last week, the company - financially beleaguered to the extent that it has been forced to axe 1,800 jobs - is negotiating with Robbie to sign a five-album deal.

His latest album, Swing While You're Winning, has sold more than five million copies and the performer is so popular that EMI may be forced to raise its bid following reports that Robbie is also being pursued by American labels.

Not only is Robbie one of Britain's most bankable stars, he also now goes by the title the Reverend Robert Williams after being ordained over the internet - in order to conduct the wedding ceremony of his best friend.

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