My skin is predictable no matter the time of year. I wake up with dry skin every single day — it’s chapped, rough, cracked, ...

I have dry scaly skin on the whole of my back. I also have it on my elbows, knees and legs. It's so bad I don't like going out.

If the state of your skin is making you so miserable that you don't want to go out, then I think you should see your doctor. In the meantime, try applying good moisturising cream, such as E45 ...

Most scabs on the scalp aren’t cause for concern. They may be caused by exposure to an irritant or a mild skin condition, and either heal on their own or with over-the-counter (OTC) treatments.

Scabs on the scalp can be caused by inflamed hair follicles or inflamed skin. It can also be caused by infestations of lice or an infection called scalp ringworm. In rare cases, scabs that bleed ...