Dry skin patches may cause certain body areas to feel rough, scaly, and itchy. Sometimes, dry skin patches may also crack, which could be painful and irritating. Patches of dry skin may have ...

Xeroderma (dry skin) can appear as dry, white, purple, or red flaky patches on your skin. Skin conditions like eczema and psoriasis can make you more prone to experiencing dry skin patches.

Does scaly skin make you itchy or uncomfortable? It may just be regular dry skin. But if over-the-counter (OTC) products don't help, you may need medical care. There are many reasons for scaly skin.

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.

itchy skin is eczema, and also slightly less commonly, fungal infections. Psoriasis can also caused dry, scaly patches. The only way to sort out what these are is for you to see your GP.