Hi Swati, Welcome and Thanks for posting your query to HCM. It appears from your query that you are having dry skin condition known as ichthyosis which is a hereditary disorders characterized by dry skin and accumulation of cutaneous scales. It can affects multiple family members. This is worse during the dry and cold winter months and improves hot, humid climate. As with the progression of age it tends to improve. For the treatment part you apply petroleum gelly just after bath when the body is still wet or can use urea-containing creams which are useful by binding water to superficial layers of skin. There are certain skin peeling creams known as Keratolytic creams and certain oral treatments which can be discussed with your doctor to get the best of the relief. Hope to provide you with best information. Dr Sanjay K Kanodia (MD - Skin)