" Common ” dry skin These are the most common. Several factors are involved: age (especially on the arms and legs), climatic conditions (dry cold in winter, wind and sun), hygiene products that contain surfactants with an excessively aggressive detergent function, etc.
Pathological dry skin First of all, a precise diagnosis must be made, if only to eliminate an isolated skin problem that can be corrected simply (by eliminating aggressive products and using a moisturising cream). Your dermatologist will then advise you on the appropriate treatment for your dry skin.