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What could be going on with my skin? flakey and dry, peeling on heels
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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.
Answered 11/28/2017
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