{"id":283,"date":"2013-07-01T20:19:58","date_gmt":"2013-07-01T14:49:58","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/healthool.com\/?p=283"},"modified":"2022-01-12T13:29:11","modified_gmt":"2022-01-12T07:59:11","slug":"flaky-skin","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/healthool.com\/flaky-skin\/","title":{"rendered":"Flaky Skin"},"content":{"rendered":"

What is Flaky Skin?<\/h2>\n

Flaky skin is a condition of the skin characterized by an outbreak of topmost layer of the skin that peels away in small and very thin sliver. The incidence of flaky skin is discomforting and can be downright embarrassing although it is not painful.<\/p>\n

Skin is the largest organ of the body that functions in protecting the internal organs, muscles and bones of the body. It protects and defends the body from pathogens and other damage amid external and internal environment. It also acts as thermoregulation to maintain the right temperature of the body.<\/p>\n

The skin contains numerous nerve endings which allow the human body for temperature perception and the sense of touch. Two main layers made up the skin each with their own function. The epidermis is the outermost layer of the skin that acts as a barrier to infection and other damages from the external environment. The dermis is the innermost layer of the skin where the appendages of the skin can be located.<\/p>\n

The skin is a vital organ of the body which holds all the internal organs and the muscle in place while protecting them from the invasion of pathogens and other damages from the external environment. A healthy skin is essential to continue its function aside from the aesthetic value it provides to the body.<\/p>\n

Symptoms of Flaky Skin<\/h2>\n

Flaky skin often occurs as a symptom of other existing condition or may also exist in relation to an underlying disease and disorder.<\/p>\n

The flaky skin is often a temporary problem although it may be a lifelong concern that medical consultation is advised. The pattern of flaky skin in areas of the body may vary from person to person but the most common area affected is the arms and lower legs. The signs and symptoms of flaky skin also depends on the age of the affected individual, the overall health status, the locality and the amount of time spent outdoors.<\/p>\n

The symptoms of flaky skin may include the following:<\/p>\n