Xeroderma (dry skin) can appear as dry, white, purple, or red flaky patches on your skin. Skin conditions like eczema and psoriasis can make you more prone to experiencing dry skin patches.

Medically reviewed by Leah Ansell, MD Dry patches on your face can be caused by skin conditions such as psoriasis, eczema, and dermatitis. Sometimes, they result from environmental or lifestyle ...

Diabetes can manifest in unexpected ways, including persistent dry skin, unintentional weight loss, constant fatigue, fluctuating vision, continuous hunger, dark skin patches, fruity-smelling ...