Skin malady is a general term for any type of skin disorder or disease. The three crossword solutions for this term are CYST, CHAP, and ECZEMA. A CYST is a closed sac-like structure that can be filled with fluid, gas, or other material. Chaps are dry, cracked, and often painful areas of skin caused by exposure to the elements. ECZEMA is an inflammatory skin condition that causes redness, itching, and sometimes blistering.