While we all wish we could point to a specific cause of dry skin, the reality is that there are many different factors. By board certified dermatologist Mamina Turegano, MD, FAAD, Dry skin can be caused by age, cold weather, bathing too long in hot water, harsh soaps, medications, and medical conditions like eczema and allergies.
Regardless of the cause, dry skin is the same for everyone. Antony Nakhla, dermatologist, skin cancer surgeon and founder of The eighth day.
