Severe Dryness

Dry skin (medically known as xerosis or xeroderma) is a skin type or condition characterized by a lack of natural oils in the skin's outermost layer. This leads to a compromised moisture barrier, rough texture, flaking, and a feeling of tightness or discomfort. It's a skin condition where your skin produces less natural oil than it needs. Without enough oil, your protective barrier weakens, moisture escapes, irritants get in, and your skin becomes rough, flaky, and uncomfortable. Unlike dehydrated skin (which lacks water), dry skin lacks oil.