In our daily skincare routines, we oftentimes forget about our feet. Like our faces, necks, and Hands, our feet also deserves attention and pampering. There can be several reasons behind peeling feet. Athlete’s feet, dry skin, foot injuries can be among them. So, here let’s see what are the potential causes for your dry and peeling feet.
Eczema:
Eczema has the potential to cause inflammations in the healthiest of skins. It is caused sometimes due to reaction to most harmless things. It can cause painful red or white patches on your body. The most common form of eczema that causes dry and flaky skin is Atomic dermatitis. In this, the body’s immune system attacks the skin’s moisture barrier causing it to dry out. Then there is Dyshidrotic eczema that causes itchy blisters on hands and feet.
Psoriasis:
Psoriasis is an autoimmune condition of the body. Here the body attacks the healthy tissues of any part of the body. The usual place it can be seen are elbows, knuckles, knees, the bottom of the feet. Moisturizing regularly can help it heal faster.
Athlete’s foot:
This is a highly contagious fungal infection. This can form white or yellow patches on your feet, toes, or under your nails. People can contract this when they come in contact with surfaces that are contaminated. This makes the feet look dry and peeling or even itchy.
Blisters:
When something rough rubs against your skin, a fluid-filled bump is formed called blisters. They can be painful but harmless. Make sure not to pop it, or it will bleed and be prone to infection. Wearing shoes with rough insides is the most common reason for it.
Corns or Calluses:
They cause dry dead skin to build up and for hard surfaces around inflammation. They may seem hard but sensitive to touch. Sometimes cutting them off may seem like an easy choice but that can cause bleeding and risk infection.
Diabetes:
Diabetes can damage blood circulation to the feet. And abnormal Blood flow can make the skin around the foot dry up, peel, crack, and bleed. In severe cases contact a doctor.
There can be a lot more reasons behind dry and peeling feet. However, the above-mentioned are the most common ones. Thankfully, there are some remedies that you can try to take care of the dryness of your feet. So make sure to do whatever possible to take care of every part of your body without missing a beat.
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