2023年8月25日 · Dry skin is usually harmless. But when it's not cared for, dry skin may lead to: Atopic dermatitis (eczema). If you're prone to develop this condition, excessive dryness can lead to activation of the disease, causing a rash and cracking skin. Infections. Dry skin may crack, allowing bacteria to enter, causing infections.

Dermatitis is a common condition that causes swelling and irritation of the skin. It has many causes and forms and often involves itchy, dry skin or a rash. Or it might cause the skin to blister, ooze, crust or flake. Three common types of this condition are atopic dermatitis, contact dermatitis and seborrheic dermatitis.

2023年8月25日 · Dry skin often responds well to lifestyle measures, such as using moisturizers and avoiding long, hot showers and baths. If you have very dry skin, your doctor may recommend a moisturizing product formulated for your needs. If you have a serious skin disease, a doctor may want to treat it with a prescription cream or ointment.

2024年5月15日 · Dry, cracked skin; Itchiness (pruritus) Rash on swollen skin that varies in color depending on your skin color; Small, raised bumps, on brown or Black skin; Oozing and crusting; Thickened skin; Darkening of the skin around the eyes; Raw, sensitive skin from scratching; Atopic dermatitis often begins before age 5 and may continue into the teen ...

2023年12月19日 · Dry, cracked skin. Itchiness. Raw skin from scratching. Small, raised bumps, on brown or Black skin. Oozing and crusting. Thickened skin. Atopic dermatitis also is called eczema. It often occurs in the folds of the elbows, behind the knees and on the front of the neck. It can flare and then clear up for a time.

2024年3月29日 · Patches of skin that are dry, scaly, itchy, and red or purplish, depending on skin color, may be a common type of skin rash called eczema. In babies a common form of eczema affects the face, scalp, and the arms and legs. To treat baby eczema, keep the skin from drying out and avoid things that irritate the baby's skin:

Applying to the rash a prescription-strength corticosteroid cream, gel or ointment. Applying to the rash a cream or ointment with a calcineurin inhibitor. This is a medicine that affects the immune system. You'll need a prescription from your doctor for it. Exposing the rash to controlled amounts of natural or artificial light.

2023年12月14日 · Psoriasis occurs when the life cycle of skin cells speeds up, resulting in a rapid buildup of rough, dead skin cells. These skin cells build up and form dry, scaly patches. Psoriasis patches can range from a few spots of dandruff-like scaling to …

2024年10月23日 · Itchy skin is an irritating sensation that makes you want to scratch. It's also called pruritus (proo-RIE-tus). Itchy skin is often caused by dry skin and is common in older adults, as skin tends to become drier with age. Depending on the cause of your itchiness, your skin may look no different than usual or it may be inflamed, rough or have bumps.

2024年7月19日 · Seborrheic dermatitis causes a rash of oily patches with yellow or white scales. The rash may look darker or lighter in people with brown or Black skin and redder in those with white skin. Seborrheic (seb-o-REE-ik) dermatitis is a …