My skin would dry up and crack as well, the gentian voilet leaves new soft skin. Try a small patch and see what happens. We get more than genes from our parents, we get their bacteria, fungus, and parasites as well. Much of what has been wrong with me is the same thing wrong with other family members (it just effects me more), dry skin, sinus problems, blah,blah,blah. I think they have metal in their mouths as well. Do you? I look forward to my progress after having the crown removed, day one and I am so much better.