Eczema is not contagious, and is a chronic disease that causes symptoms of dry, itchy skin that can appear like a red rash, with some patients reporting a burning sensation, tingling or stinging.

Chronic kidney disease (CKD) is a progressive renal disease that causes kidney function to deteriorate. It appears as urinary abnormalities, tiredness, and swelling.

As temperatures drop, many people experience dry, red, and itchy skin, a condition that often worsens in winter.