This article was reviewed by Addie Ganik, MD, FAAD. From cold, dry air and harsh detergents to underlying skin conditions and medications, there are many potential causes of dry skin. Slathering on ...

Winter is coming, which means it's time to start prepping your skin for the extreme temperatures you’ll experience (a.k.a. the blustery air outside and dry heat inside). Instead of adding even more ...

Rachael Link is a registered dietitian and health writer based in San Francisco. She completed her undergraduate degree at the University of Central Missouri and holds a master’s degree from New York ...

If you have dry skin, it can be challenging to find a face wash that doesn’t make things worse. Many facial cleansers have harsh, stripping ingredients that remove the natural oils from your face and ...

If dry skin is causing itching, apply a cool compress to the affected area. Use a hydrocortisone cream or ointment containing ...

Finding the best moisturizer for dry, sensitive skin is no easy task. While you might be tempted to slather on the richest formula you can find and call it a day, catering to sensitivity and the ...

If you don't have a pre-existing condition like eczema, itchy skin could just be due to a change of season. However, there ...

It's an unfortunate fact of life: Chapped lips happen to good people. Sometimes you can pinpoint the reason, like you ran out of your favorite lip product, but other times you may not have a clue why ...

Picture this: You’re going about your day, when all of a sudden you spot a red, splotchy rash on your skin. You’re likely Googling pictures of skin rashes to help identify and self-diagnose the exact ...

If you don't typically experience seasonal skin irritation, there could be other reasons why your face is suddenly itchy.

Keratosis pilaris, or “chicken skin,” is a common and harmless condition due to excess keratin in the hair follicles. It causes small, rough bumps to appear on the skin’s surface. People may refer to ...

Cracked fingertips can stem from environmental factors or underlying health issues like eczema, psoriasis, or diabetes. Persistent cracks may require medical attention. Effective treatment involves ...