India, Dec. 23 -- Does your skin look cracked like a dry riverbed - feeling tight, flaky, and uncomfortable despite regular moisturising, especially during winter? If lotions don't seem to make a difference and dryness keeps coming back, there may be more at play than just seasonal dehydration. A common underlying skin condition could be the culprit - but the good news is that a few simple, dermatologist-backed tweaks can help manage it effectively and restore your skin's moisture balance.

Dr Scott Walter, a Colorado-based dermatologist specialising in skin and hair care, has shared three expert tips to tackle persistent dry skin - especially when it takes on a cracked, "dry riverbed" appearance, a condition he explains in detail. In an ...