Is it possible for areolas to get dry?

Rissa • Dawson James 4/2/19 🍼💙 Sophia Rose 9/3/21

I've noticed both of my areolas have dry flaky skin, almost looks like a patch of freckles. They both have this underneath the nipples, just worse on my left one. Can this happen from time to time? And how can I hydrate them again?