Nutrient balance makes sense too, since that's been something I've been working on as well. Then again, it's most likely a cumulative effect of many of the changes I've been working on. I don't know for certain, myself.

Thing is, I've had these dry elbows, arms, knees, and ankles for years of yo-yoing. That's why it was so shocking to find my elbows smooth today. My goal at the moment is healthy weight loss to below 200 pounds, then find a healthy weight to settle at, then get into a pattern of maintaining. :)

I am glad to hear you got to a weight you're comfortable with. I should ask my therapist or my nutritionist next time I see them whether they know what caused the dry skin to clear up.