Itching and peeling in the middle of the toes may be related to dampness, tinea pedis, exfoliative dermatitis, eczema and other causes.
1. Dampness: it may be that the patient’s shoes and socks are not breathable, and a large amount of sweat soaks the stratum corneum, leading to the shedding of the stratum corneum, and itching and peeling of the middle of the toes.
2. Tinea pedis: It is caused by infections of Trichophyton rubrum, Trichophyton mustelii and Trichophyton floccosum. Tinea pedis is usually the most common type of pimple and scaly, mostly seen between the toes. The lesions are papular and scaly with clear borders. Itching can be mild or severe.
3. Exfoliative dermatitis: patients often have blisters on the feet, which can form scales and fall off after drying. Some patients have itching and other discomforts.
4. Eczema: mostly related to allergic factors, can induce inflammation in the superficial dermis and epidermis of the skin, manifested as skin damage, mainly herpetic papules, with a tendency to ooze, resulting in peeling and itching in the middle of the toes.
Itchy peeling in the middle of the toes can also be seen in other causes, it is recommended to seek medical attention in a timely manner, follow the doctor’s instructions for relevant examinations, with the help of the doctor to clarify the cause, and targeted treatment or treatment.