Skin peeling and excessive dryness can also be caused by a genetic condition called ichthyosis. (momtricks.com)
Dr Theodora Mauro, leader of the SFVAMC team, says: «The ability to obtain an unlimited number of genetically identical units can be used to study a range of conditions where the skin's barrier is defective due to mutations in genes involved in skin barrier formation, such as ichthyosis (dry, flaky skin) or atopic dermatitis. (sciencedaily.com)
In Ichthyosis the skin becomes covered with thick greasy scales. (dog-health-guide.org)