FUNGAL INFECTIONS ARE A COMMON CAUSE OF PEELING FEET

Smooth, soft feet are usually the goal during sandal season. So, it's only natural to wonder, "Why is my foot peeling?" when you're suddenly shedding skin down there like a snake. A fungal infection like athlete's foot is one of the most common causes of peeling feet, says Richard H. Graves, DPM, a board-certified podiatrist and founder of Sol Foot & Ankle Centers in Long Beach, California. "This is often mistaken for dry skin," he says.

 

Dr. Richard Graves

 

"A visit to the podiatrist is also recommended if the skin condition is associated with pain, severe itching, bleeding, drainage, or any type of open sore," Dr. Graves says. Your doctor should be able to help you get things under control. 

 

Source: Korin Miller, POPSUGAR [7/31/23]

Courtesy of Barry Block, editor of PM News