Your daughter's dry flaky scalp may be related to the seborrhoeic dermatitis she had as a baby. Some children continue ... Sometimes the underlying problem is a skin condition such as psoriasis.

Newborns with this type may also have a flattened ... Applying moisturizer twice a day may take care of most dry, scaly skin that isn't caused by ichthyosis or other skin conditions.

As we welcome winter, we also welcome dry skin. Though some may experience dull and cracked skin all year round (myself included), there hasn’t been a better time to invest in a new skincare routine.

Psoriasis, an autoimmune skin disease, can appear as scaly and inflamed patches of skin. Cold, dry weather can trigger flare-ups, according to the American Academy of Dermatology Association.