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A member asked:
The skin on my toes seems to be peeling off. is this a bacterial infection?
11 doctors weighed in across 5 answers
Depends: Usually there is a fungal infection with peeling skin. Some other skin conditions like eczema and psoriasis may cause it to. If your feet are staying wet the skin may peel.
Answered 4/1/2018
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Maybe: It could be bacterial or fungal. You should see a doctor to determine and be treated.
Answered 9/2/2015
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Skin peeling: Skin peeling of the toes can be bacterial, viral, fungal or associated with eczema.
Answered 12/31/2017
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Can be: Can also be a fungal infection, can also be an eczema, can occur after swelling in the region was reduced, can be from dry skin, can be from after a burn, like a sunburn..
Answered 2/7/2018
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Most likely no: Fungal infections typically presents with a peeling skin appearance.
Answered 10/3/2016
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