Body · Pattern guide
Eczema-like dryness
Very itchy, dry, cracked or inflamed skin. Guidance, not a diagnosis.
Browse concerns Story cardWhat it looks like
Signs
intense itchdry patchescrackingrecurrent flares
What may help
Options
bland emollientsoap substituteclinician-directed treatment
When to get help
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Pain, warmth, pus, leaking fluid, crusting, fever or a sudden worsening needs urgent medical advice.
Sources
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Reviewed July 2026
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