Medically reviewed by Leah Ansell, MDDry patches on your face can be caused by skin conditions such as psoriasis, eczema, and ...
Q) I’M 59 years old and have had a dry patch of skin on the top of my head for about six months now. My wife thinks I should get it checked out. It’s about the size of a thumbnail.
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.