Question 1

my skin on my left foot was peeling on the bottom of it. and now it's super dry and looks all cracked and gross. my toenails are yellow an old looking?

Accepted Answer

Fungus infection: You have an athletes fungus infection with
infected toe nails as well

need a consult with a podiatrist or dermatologist.

Question 2

can you have athlete's foot without cracked peeling skin? i've had athlete's foot before and it was cracked and peeling skin between my toes. now i have itchiness and burning between my small toes, but no signs like before. is this also athlete's foot? wi

Accepted Answer

This : This could still be tinea pedis. Antifungal creams should help.

Question 3

my heels are rapidly peeling, it's gotten to the point that i'm peeling off the skin, my heels look really ugly, how do i prevent this?

Accepted Answer

I would recommend : High concentration urea (over 40%).

Question 4

what could be going on with my skin? flakey and dry, peeling on heels

Accepted Answer

Athlete's foot: Could be a variety of athlete's foot, or eczema, psoriasis, or plain old dry skin. Dermatologists have various techniques for figuring out which it is, including putting a sample of the flakes under a microscope.

Question 5

my little girl is 6 yars old her feet crack  and peel its been doing  for 5 year now  why ?

Accepted Answer

See a doctor: Needs an exam to take a cultue or even biopsy of the area tor evaluation.

Question 6

i'm from china and suffered from fungal heels for years.no itch or pain only peeling of two-quarters' area.used terbinafine but no heal.who can help?

Accepted Answer

C a Dermatologist: Eliminate any environmental factors that fungus likes( dark,moist), change antifungals,culture out the specific fungus causing infection.This may guide therapy.U may need to check T cell function.

Question 7

why are my hands so dry, cracked and peeling?

Accepted Answer

Uncertain: This can't be diagnosed with the information that is available. A history, physical examination &amp; other studies may be needed to determine cause/causes. Once accurately assessed a treatment plan can be developed.

Question 8

what causes rough, dry, thick, peeling skin on the heels? best ways to treat/prevent and make the skin soft again?

Accepted Answer

Heel treatment: Soak your feet in warm water for about 10 minutes three evenings a week, then use a callus file to remove some of the dry skin. Pat dry, then rub in a thick moisturizer cream (like Eucerin Advanced Repair Creme or similar) and wear cotton socks to hold the cream in place while you sleep. Make sure that your shoes fit well and avoid walking barefoot. See a podiatrist if your symptoms continue.

Question 9

what do you suggest if my hand are so dry crack and peeling?

Accepted Answer

You probably need: prescription meds, but until you can see dermatologist, try using aquaphor 2-3 times a day and wear cotton gloves over aquaphor at bedtime. Stay away from soaps and use gentle liquid cleansers, avoid hot water and hot showers, and crazy glue can be used to seal cracks

Question 10

i'm worried because my hand are so dry crack and peeling, what do you suggest?

Accepted Answer

Dry hands: the first step would be to make sure you are not irritating your skin with any topicals. then use an emollient at night- place on your hands and wrap them in plastic wrap(sleep like this).  If it persists, please see your PCP as there are many options available including prescription topical medications.  keep yourself hydrated from the inside - at least 64oz of water daily.

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A member asked:

My skin on my left foot was peeling on the bottom of it. and now it's super dry and looks all cracked and gross. my toenails are yellow an old looking?

A member asked:

Can you have athlete's foot without cracked peeling skin? i've had athlete's foot before and it was cracked and peeling skin between my toes. now i have itchiness and burning between my small toes, but no signs like before. is this also athlete's foot? wi

A member asked:

My heels are rapidly peeling, it's gotten to the point that i'm peeling off the skin, my heels look really ugly, how do i prevent this?

A member asked:

What could be going on with my skin? flakey and dry, peeling on heels

A member asked:

My little girl is 6 yars old her feet crack and peel its been doing for 5 year now why ?

A member asked:

I'm from china and suffered from fungal heels for years.no itch or pain only peeling of two-quarters' area.used terbinafine but no heal.who can help?

A member asked:

Why are my hands so dry, cracked and peeling?

A member asked:

What causes rough, dry, thick, peeling skin on the heels? best ways to treat/prevent and make the skin soft again?

A member asked:

What do you suggest if my hand are so dry crack and peeling?

A member asked:

I'm worried because my hand are so dry crack and peeling, what do you suggest?

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