What Causes Skin Peeling Of Feet And Thick Patches Of Dead Skin?
Fungal infection.Follow some advice given.
Detailed Answer:
Hi
Thank you for query.I am Dr Bharatesh D Basti answering query.
As you are swimmer you are prone for fungal infections due to continuous exposure to moisture.
As a clinician I would treat it as fungal infection with nail involvement.
Some advices:
Keep feet dry as much as possible as moisture precipitates infection.
Wipe dry after every water exposure.
Use antifungal dusting powders for prevention and to keep area dry
Topical antufungals like clotrimazole or miconazole can be used .
In addition keratolytic like salicylic acid (6%)creams can be used with it where peeling us more.
As nail involved you may need oral antifungals like terbinafine or itraconazole. They need long course of 12-16 weeks usually. Oral antifungals are not available over the counter. I urge you to visit a doctor and get it prescribed. This is the most important treatment.
Avoid tight shoes.wear cotton socks. Change it daily with powders.
Allow ventilation for it when not in water.
Nail topicals like ciclopirox may be better.
If pus in nail area you can even add oral antibiotics.
Please follow the advice on consultation of your doctor.
You can get back for any clarification.
Thank you
Dr Bharatesh.