peeling feet

Introduction

Introduction Peeling of the feet usually occurs in the summer. People wear sneakers in the summer. The breathability of the sneakers is weaker than that of the sandals. It is easy to cause athlete's foot, suffer from athlete's foot, and there will be peeling on the feet. There will be pain. feel. Therefore, we must pay attention to the peeling of the feet.

Cause

Cause

Peeling of the foot is likely to be a symptom caused by athlete's foot. Athlete's foot is a common name for athlete's foot, also known as the Hong Kong foot. It usually appears in the ankles and toes, and can also extend to the heel and the back of the foot. It can cause itching, peeling, blistering, fungal transmission, and even handcuffs and onychomycosis. The force is relatively large. In severe cases, scratching will lead to local bacterial infection, and it will develop into lymphangitis, cellulitis, and erysipelas, which will cause serious consequences. The athlete's foot will also be infected. If other people wear the patient's shoes, It will be very easy to get athlete's foot, causing the skin to peel off, especially during the night when the itching will increase, resulting in patients can not rest properly, so it is better to treat earlier.

Examine

an examination

Related inspection

Skin fungal microscopy

Look at the traits and extent of the patient's feet and, if necessary, a laboratory test to determine if it is a fungal infection.

Diagnosis

Differential diagnosis

Peeling of the feet may be caused by dry skin allergies and may be caused by fungal infections. It should be identified. If fungal infections should be actively treated.

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