Medically reviewed by Casey Gallagher, MD Atopic dermatitis (the most common type of eczema) causes dry, itchy skin with rough, scaly patches. It affects up to 30% of children and 10% of adults, with ...

Dehydrated skin is more common than you think and a skin concern dermatologists see just as often as dry skin. (The two are ...

This is more likely if there is a family history of psoriasis or if your daughter has patches or dry often slightly reddened scaly skin elsewhere on her body. It can be difficult to tell the ...

By identifying what's causing your skin's moisture loss, you can implement targeted solutions for healthier, more comfortable skin year-round.

Dry skin is usually rough, scaly, and itchy. It’s also easily irritated, which can lead to peeling. In some cases, dry skin may have an underlying medical cause, but some people just have ...

Their skin must stay moist to absorb oxygen and therefore lacks scales. Reptiles are turtles, snakes, lizards, alligators and crocodiles. Unlike amphibians, reptiles breathe only through their lungs ...