Did you know? Dry skin, folliculitis, and other skin conditions are common in people with Down syndrome.
Many people with Down syndrome are affected by one or more skin conditions such as dry skin, folliculitis, boils, hidradenitis suppurativa, and others. These conditions can be painful at times and impact a person's ability to participate in daily life. Steps can be taken to prevent and treat these skin conditions. Brian Chicoine, MD shares more information in this article: Dry Skin in People with Down Syndrome. The article includes links to resources on other skin conditions as well.