The following section contains advice, lifestyle tips and product guidance, which should help you to develop a care routine which works for you. You may find some of the information in the eczema section useful as well. Dry skin is a very common skin problem. For some people it may be a symptom of a hereditary or chronic dry skin condition such as eczema , psoriasis or contact dermatitis . For others, it is something that they suffer from at some point in their lives.
Different people suffer to a different degree, but generally the same symptoms occur.
If scratched, this can cause infection, which once more can lead to itching. If the itch is the major symptom, specially formulated emollients with anti-itch ingredients, should be used.