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A member asked:

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

4 doctors weighed in across 2 answers

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.

Dr Sparacino agreed

Answered 7/11/2020

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Dr. Oscar Novick answered

Specializes in Pediatrics

No problem: Peeling feet may be the result of sweating, or wearing gym or rubber shoes.

Dr Ferdowsi agreed

Answered 4/9/2013

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