Dry and flaky face may be caused by physiological factors, which can be alleviated by changing lifestyle habits; it may also be caused by pathological factors, such as eczema, hormone-dependent dermatitis, etc., which can be improved by medication as well as comprehensive life care. The details are as follows: 1. Physiological factors: If the skin barrier is damaged due to incorrect bathing methods, such as using too hot water to wash the face, or choosing alkaline cleansing products, etc., and dry and flaky skin occurs, the symptoms of dry and flaky face can be improved by changing lifestyle habits, such as using lukewarm water to wash, choosing weakly acidic cleansing products, and applying moisturizers externally. 2. Pathologic factors: (1) Eczema: especially chronic eczema, the facial skin can have dark red spots, flaking, dryness, and even moss-like changes. You can use glucocorticoid creams such as hydrocortisone butyrate cream under the guidance of a doctor, supplemented with moisturizers for treatment, and oral antihistamine medication if necessary. (2) Hormone-dependent dermatitis: long-term external use of glucocorticoid-containing drugs or skin care products, if suddenly stopped can lead to skin redness, swelling, dryness, flaking. This situation should first stop using such drugs or skin care products, and then under the guidance of a doctor to use moisturizers (such as urea cream, etc.) and immunomodulators (such as tacrolimus ointment), etc., and if necessary, feasible laser treatment. It is recommended that patients with dry and flaky skin go to the dermatology department of a regular hospital in a timely manner to get a clear diagnosis and choose the appropriate medication for treatment as prescribed by the doctor.