Calf flaking may be caused by physiological factors such as skin dehydration, followed by dry eczema, ichthyosis and other diseases. 1. Physiological factors: If the daily water intake is too low or the weather is dry, it may cause skin dehydration, peeling and other conditions, and some people may have the symptoms of flaky calves. 2. Dry eczema: this disease is characterized by dry, flaky skin, cracking, itching and other symptoms, mostly on the front side of the calf. The cause of the disease may be the reduction of oil or excessive cleaning without attention to moisturizing and other factors. 3. Ichthyosis: this disease is a hereditary skin disease, mostly manifested as dry skin, a little flaking, calf extensor side is the most prevalent. Generally no conscious symptoms, but low temperature, dry air will aggravate and feel itchy. There are many reasons for the flaking of the calves. After excluding physiological factors, it is recommended that patients consult a doctor in time to clarify the cause of the disease.