A winter dry skin peeling may be just seasonal environmental dry cold caused by physiological conditions, may also be ichthyosis winter pruritus and other pathological conditions. Winter due to the original temperature is dry and cold, coupled with the skin belongs to the dry oil secretion of the skin moisturizing function is low, resulting in dry skin peeling is a common physiological condition, this situation does not have to worry too much, but pay attention to the skin’s moisturizing can be coated with moisturizing lotion and so on to adjust. Also be alert to ichthyosis, winter pruritus and hypothyroidism and other pathological conditions, ichthyosis is associated with hereditary skin diseases in the winter prone to aggravation or recurrence; winter pruritus occurs more often in the elderly, and its hypothyroidism affects the sebaceous glands as the same secretion and moisturizing function, resulting in dry flaky skin. It is recommended to pay attention to moisturizing and caring for dry skin in winter, and to consult a doctor if the recurrence affects the appearance and life.