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What Could It Be If Having Itching And Peeling Of Skin In The Foot?
HI, for the past year and a half i ve had itchy and flaky/peeling skin on my left foot - it has also been itchy but recently i have lots of red spots and when my feet are warm they get very very itchy. I think this has also spread to my groin area as well. Have you any idea what this maybe? Thank you
Sat, 5 Apr 2014
Hi,
The itching you have on your feet can be due to-
- excessive sweatingdue to hot weather which removes upper level of our skin,the delicate inner layer is exposed to heat,gets dry,creacked leading to itching.
- Allergy to foot wear,cosmetics you are using.
- Fungal infection sweat moist feet packed in socks/shoes through out the day predispose it.
- exaema,atopic dermatitis.
I would advice for a skin specialist's consultation &specific treatment.
Apart from this keeping feet clean routinely,applying non greasy moisturiser,
Use of cotton socks & open shoes, use of talcum powder,
Try to avoid allergies in cosmetics are few things for self help.
Thanks.
The itching you have on your feet can be due to-
- excessive sweatingdue to hot weather which removes upper level of our skin,the delicate inner layer is exposed to heat,gets dry,creacked leading to itching.
- Allergy to foot wear,cosmetics you are using.
- Fungal infection sweat moist feet packed in socks/shoes through out the day predispose it.
- exaema,atopic dermatitis.
I would advice for a skin specialist's consultation &specific treatment.
Apart from this keeping feet clean routinely,applying non greasy moisturiser,
Use of cotton socks & open shoes, use of talcum powder,
Try to avoid allergies in cosmetics are few things for self help.
Thanks.
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