Peeling feet can be caused by various factors, including skin conditions, fungal infections, and environmental factors. Here are some possible causes of peeling feet:
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Skin conditions: Eczema and psoriasis are two skin conditions that can cause peeling feet. Atopic dermatitis, which is the most common form of eczema, occurs when the immune system damages the skin’s moisture barrier, causing it to become dry. This may cause peeling feet.
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Fungal infections: Athletes foot is a common fungal infection that can cause peeling feet. Excess perspiration and moist environments often cause foot infections, which lead to peeling.
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Dry skin: Dry skin is a common cause of peeling feet, especially during the winter. The cold air outside mixed with dehydrating heat indoors can leave your feet desperate for moisture. This can cause the skin on your feet to peel and your heels to crack from dehydration.
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Environmental factors: Environmental causes such as extreme heat or cold, excessive sun exposure, humidity, excessive exposure to dry winds, indoor heating, and frequent and prolonged baths may also cause your feet to peel.
Its important to see a doctor if you have a rash or peeling that doesn’t improve with OTC or other self-care measures, diabetes and peeling skin on your foot, especially if you have itching or signs of an infection, swelling of your feet, a foot odor that won’t go away, severe peeling, especially without a known cause, signs of dehydration, such as increased thirst, dry mouth, confusion, and dizziness, fever, or a blister with significant redness and oozing.
Regarding product details, positive, negative, ingredients, or materials, the search results did not provide any information on a specific product. However, some of the treatments for peeling feet include moisturizing your feet at least twice a day to soothe the inflamed skin, using a non-scented specialty moisturizer suitable for sensitive skin, like Gehwol Med Sensitive or Gehwol Medicated Salve for Cracked Skin. Additionally, antifungal creams or sprays may be prescribed for fungal infections.
