Hello, Welcome to healthcare magic. You may be having an extreme type of dry skin called as Ichthyosis. It is a genetic condition which is transmitted from parents to children. You may benefit from mineral oils like liquid paraffin oil and moisturisers contain urea, lactic acid , wax, squalene , etc. You need to apply every 3 hours. Have bath with lukewarm water and avoid hot water baths. Use a soap free cleanser like cetaphil cleansing lotion and avoid harsh soaps. Always apply the moisturiser within 3 minutes of bath. Avoid excessive washing of your hands and harsh hand washes. Hope this helps you. Take care.