Question 1

my husband has very swollen feet with burning, peeling skin he has a history of eczema and they hurt to move. it doesn't itch. is this a foot fungus?

Accepted Answer

Not necessarily: If his feet are very swollen this can cause cracks in the skin and cause the skin to blister or peel. This could be due to eczema or just from the swelling. They can be painful due to the skin being broken to move them. Best to have them checked out, he may need a steroid cream, compression, or it could be a fungal infection, but the only way to know would be to have them looked at.

Question 2

peeling skin and sores on top of feet. peeling skin on sides of feet also. what could it be? been this way for a few weeks.

Accepted Answer

Fungus vs allergy.: What you are describing could be a couple of different things--fungal infection vs. Allergic contact dermatitis vs irritant contact dermatitis. In the short term, soak the foot in plain warm water x 5-10 min and then apply plain vaseline for hydration. Apply nothing else (no neosporin or calamine lotion, etc). See a dermatologist for treatment.

Question 3

soles of feet are red, tender look swollen. hard and peeling skin on the back of toes, hard skin and sore. used athletes foot 5 days didn't help?

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Tinea Pedis: It sounds like a tinea pedis or athletes foot. Fungus can be very resistant to medication. Put lotrimin (clotrimazole) AF cream as well as hydrocortisone cream 15 three times a day for a week. Also, dry feet and toes carefully, then apply gold bond powder into your socks immediately after bathing or swimming. Good luck.

Question 4

sore & swollen foot after the gout has been gone for 2 weeks now its purple & skin peeling  any explaination?

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Several things: These symptoms can only be adequately diagnosed only after a thorough evaluation by your doctor.  This may include labs and other satudies.  Once all of the information is in, your doctor can let you know what's going on, and what to do to help you.

Question 5

my 17 month old has peeling skin on his feet, is this okay?

Accepted Answer

Foot skin peeling: Have you taken him to see his pediatrician? May be he has fungal infection, but it is best to have it checked.

Question 6

dermatology question about the peeling skin on my foot?

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Peeling foot: Peeling skin on the feet can be caused by: fungal infections, eczema, psoriasis, drug reactions, keratoderma, allergic reactions, and certain genetic diseases.  I recommend you visit your local dermatologist to find the cause of your peeling feet.

Question 7

my 3 year old daughter keeps getting peeling skin on hands and feet. is this serious?

Accepted Answer

Peeling skin: Peeling skin of the hands and feet is usually seen after a strep infection or kawasaki disease.Check with your doctor if you haven' t up till now.

Question 8

i have peeling skin in between my two last toes on my foot. foul odor too. is this athletes foot?

Accepted Answer

May be: You can try any antifungal cream if no work go to see a dermatology.

Question 9

i have a reaction on both feet. it started off as simply peeling skin in the middle now has progressed to discoloration clear and red bumps. ?

Accepted Answer

Foot rash: There are 3 common possibilities.  Acute athletes foot has scaling skin and little red bumps; it tends to be really itchy and can be treated with an OTC cream.  A bacterial infection can also cause this, but tends to result in cracked, bleeding skin and pain.  Eczema is an allergic reaction, and will have redness, skin peeling, and variable pain.  See someone if it continues to get worse!

Question 10

what should you do about peeling skin on both feet?

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See a dermatologist: Start with over the counter lamasil for 2 weeks--use as directed. This will treat any fungal component. However, this could be psoriasis, eczema, or even less likely a genetic condition. Common things being common start by treating for fungal infection. If this does not help, see a dermatologist.

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My husband has very swollen feet with burning, peeling skin he has a history of eczema and they hurt to move. it doesn't itch. is this a foot fungus?

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Peeling skin and sores on top of feet. peeling skin on sides of feet also. what could it be? been this way for a few weeks.

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Soles of feet are red, tender look swollen. hard and peeling skin on the back of toes, hard skin and sore. used athletes foot 5 days didn't help?

A member asked:

Sore & swollen foot after the gout has been gone for 2 weeks now its purple & skin peeling any explaination?

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My 17 month old has peeling skin on his feet, is this okay?

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Dermatology question about the peeling skin on my foot?

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My 3 year old daughter keeps getting peeling skin on hands and feet. is this serious?

A member asked:

I have peeling skin in between my two last toes on my foot. foul odor too. is this athletes foot?

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I have a reaction on both feet. it started off as simply peeling skin in the middle now has progressed to discoloration clear and red bumps. ?

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What should you do about peeling skin on both feet?

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