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A member asked:

Why does the bottom of my foot keep peeling?

5 doctors weighed in across 2 answers
Dr. Ellen Wenzel answered

Specializes in Podiatry

Athlete's Foot: Peeling of the skin of the feet is most commonly caused by a fungal infection of the skin, also known as athlete's foot.

Dr Beresh and another doctor agreed

Answered 9/23/2018

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Infection: You may have an athletes foot infection, or a dermatitis. It should be examined to determine the problem.

Dr Rao and another doctor agreed

Answered 9/23/2018

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