Question 1

hi, both my feet are dry,itchy and peeling skin what can it be?

Accepted Answer

Itchy feet: Dry and itchy scaly feet is usually caused by a fungus and is most likely athletes foot. You need to purchase an over-the-counter antifungal medication and apply to your feet on a daily basis for proximally 3 to 4 weeks. If your symptoms do not resolve you may need a prescription antifungal cream. See a podiatrist for further evaluation.

Question 2

i have a patch of dry peeling skin on the bottom of my feet and it itches. i'm assuming it's eczema. i want to know for sure and if there's anything i can do to get rid of it?

Accepted Answer

Options: Could be eczema or fungal infection.
If it clears up after 2 weeks of topical antifungal then you have your answer.

Question 3

had sores on scalp from hair dye. now have dry flaky scalp and small circles of dry peeling skin on arms, legs, neck and feet?

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 4

my six year old daughter diagnosed by ped. with scabies on her feet and in the web of her fingers. two weeks later, a couple of bumps left on the top of her feet. my concern is under feet. under both big toes cracked, dry, peeling skin...normal?thxs

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Cracked peeling skin: The cracked, dry, peeling skin most likely due to athlete's foot and not related to scabies infestation.  There are several over the counter anti-fungal preparations that can be used to treat the feet.

Question 5

do i have a foot fungus ? how can i get rid of dead peeling skin on my feet ? i have very dry feet, the skin on the bottom of my feet have been peeling for as long as i can remember, i tried using a pumice stone, soaking them, getting a pedicure, but noth

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There : There is a possiblity. You also might have psoriasis. My recommendation would be to either visit a podiatrist or a dermatologist and have them take a skin biopsy of your feet and send it to pathology to discover exactly what type of skin condition you have. Based on that, a proper treatment plan and medication can be administered to treat it.

Question 6

what should you do about peeling skin on both feet?

Accepted Answer

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.

Question 7

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

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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 8

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 9

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 10

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.

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Hi, both my feet are dry,itchy and peeling skin what can it be?

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I have a patch of dry peeling skin on the bottom of my feet and it itches. i'm assuming it's eczema. i want to know for sure and if there's anything i can do to get rid of it?

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Had sores on scalp from hair dye. now have dry flaky scalp and small circles of dry peeling skin on arms, legs, neck and feet?

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My six year old daughter diagnosed by ped. with scabies on her feet and in the web of her fingers. two weeks later, a couple of bumps left on the top of her feet. my concern is under feet. under both big toes cracked, dry, peeling skin...normal?thxs

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Do i have a foot fungus ? how can i get rid of dead peeling skin on my feet ? i have very dry feet, the skin on the bottom of my feet have been peeling for as long as i can remember, i tried using a pumice stone, soaking them, getting a pedicure, but noth

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What should you do about peeling skin on both feet?

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

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