Perhaps you have noticed that from time to time especially after taking a shower or taking off your shoes- you have flaky skin on the bottom of your foot or between your toes, your feet peel! If you have ever seen this on your feet, you should know that you are not the only person in the world who suffers from it and that it is not something you should worry about excessively.
Why do the soles of the feet peel?
- The fact that the feet peel is due to flaking of the skin because the upper layer of the skin epidermis is lost. Peeling of the skin can occur due to direct damage to the skin such as burns or infections, it can also be a sign of an immune system disorder or due to other reasons or disease. You can usually feel itchy, dry, rash and irritated skin. It is important that if it happens to you, you go to your doctor to assess a diagnosis.
- Natural exfoliation. Your skin may be in the throes of shedding dead skin cells and you may not have time for a regular pedicure. When this occurs, dead skin tends to accumulate on the feet, giving the sensation of scaly feet.
- Sun burns. If you have been exposed to the sun for too long with bare feet or open shoes, you may have been burned. If you don’t apply sunscreen, the sun will always find a way to touch your skin.
- Athlete’s foot. A fungal infection can also cause dry and peeling skin and may even be accompanied by itchiness and discomfort. It is necessary to consult a doctor in this case.
- Eczema. If you have eczema on your skin, it is likely to cause dryness, itchiness, and scaling all over your body, including the bottoms of your feet. Only a doctor will be able to diagnose this problem and think of the best treatment.
- Lack of humidity. Skin that is severely dry may begin to peel and flake. Environmental factors can make the problem worse. It is necessary to hydrate the skin often with a moisturizing foot cream to combat dryness.