Hi,
Are there other
symptoms present?
Eczema, a form of dermatitis, may present with dryness and recurring skin rashes, redness, swelling, itching and dryness. There are many types of eczema and to be able to diagnose this, direct clinical examination of the lesions is important. Keep the area clean and dry. And try to avoid scratching to prevent secondary infection. You can read more about this through this link: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Eczema
Take care and regards.