Esther Kimani’s skin is thick, dry and sheds faster than normal which gives it a scaly-like appearance. And although her skin occasionally causes her discomfort, her greatest pain comes from the ...

She’s one in a million — literally. Nathalie Richert is said to be only one of 20 people in the world with ichthyosis with confetti, a debilitating skin condition that leaves her skin so dry and scaly ...

VITAMIN D deficiencies are often very nonspecific or vague and this makes the symptoms often missed. In severe deficiencies, however, the diagnosis is more easily reached and if a person has this ...

From environmental factors and diet to autoimmune responses, there are several potential causes of dry, rough patches, each with its appropriate treatment. Once you can determine which cause you're ...