What causes patches of dry skin?

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It can result from a medical condition, such as allergies, dermatitis, and psoriasis. Image for illustration purposes
It can result from a medical condition, such as allergies, dermatitis, and psoriasis. Image for illustration purposes

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Dry skin patches can have many causes, including cold weather and the chemicals in some soaps and lotions. It can also result from a medical condition, such as allergies, dermatitis, and psoriasis.

Dry skin is a common problem during the winter months when the skin is exposed to colder temperatures and lower moisture levels in the air. In these cases, moisturizer is often enough to soothe and eliminate dry skin patches.

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