Common signs of dry skin include a feeling of skin tightness, rough skin texture, itchiness, flaking skin, and redness or irritation. Dry skin may also cause scaling, cracking, and discomfort, particularly on areas of the body that are frequently irritated, such as the hands, legs, and feet. In more severe cases, dry skin may lead to a rash with small, pimple-like bumps, swelling, or a different color than the surrounding skin. The rash may be itchy or painful, and may even lead to bleeding in particularly deep cracks.