Dry skin can be very sensitive and susceptible to flakiness and redness. Sometimes dry skin can appear unsightly.

It is important to identify and determine the underlying cause for dry skin in order to deal effectively with it.

Causes: There is no single cause of dry skin. It may range from a mild or temporary condition lasting just a few days to a more severe long-term skin problem. And the causes can result from external or internal conditions.

External factors are the most common underlying cause of dry skin resulting from either sun, wind, or cold environments. In particular, the cold temperatures and low humidity during the winter months often trigger dry skin

On the other hand, internal factors include general health, age, genetics, and family history. In addition, dry skin may also be a side effect of some medications or a symptom of an underlying medical disorder.

Dry skin commonly affects areas such as the arms, hands, and particularly lower legs. Symptoms include peeling skin, itching, dry patches and discomfort from skin tightness.

Untreated, dry skin may result in complications, including rashes, eczema, cellulitis, atopic dermatitis and skin discolouration. Extremely dry skin can cause cracks or breaks in the skin. Secondary bacterial infections may result. because of skin breakdown.

If you are concerned about constant dry skin, talk to your physician about the most effective treatment as there are a variety of treatments available.

Treatment for dry skin generally requires more frequent and regular applications of emollients and moisturizers.Lubricating your skin with moisturizers can help control and prevent dry skin. Topical or oral antibiotics may be necessary for a secondarily infected dry skin.

Moisture on the skin and in the environment is very important to keeping dry skin supple because dry air leaves skin parched and strips even more moisture from your skin.You can use a humidifier to help improve and maintain your skin's best hydration.

If you have sensitive skin, you'll need to be most careful with your skin care.