Venusia Max lotion or Cetaphil lotion or Aquasoft lotion or Episoft lotion can be used if it is just routine dryness. however an examination would be needed to make sure there is no other coexisting condition along with other underlying cause for the increased dryness. Having since childhood could be due to ichthyosis vulgaris. does anyone else have it in your family.. parents or grand parents? You should send me images through private online consult or drop in for a consultation for a better assessment of the problem and approaching it accordingly. Hope this is helpful.