Heel peeling may be caused by physiological factors such as dry skin and excessive friction, or it may be caused by diseases such as keratosis pilaris and dry eczema.
1. Physiological factors: If the skin is dry, or the area is subjected to long-term friction, it may lead to localized skin proliferation and the appearance of heel peeling. This kind of situation is mostly normal.
2. Keratosis pilaris: Keratosis pilaris is mainly caused by dermatophyte infection, or may be caused by sweaty hands and feet, poor hygiene habits and other factors. The disease occurs in the palm of the foot and the heel, manifested as rough skin, flaking, etc., and the appearance of heel peeling.
3. Dry eczema: dry eczema may be caused by frequent washing, destruction of skin barrier function, dry climate, nervousness and mental, allergen stimulation and other factors. Patients manifest dry skin, flaking, itching, etc., patients will appear heel peeling.
There are many causes of heel peeling, and patients are advised to go to regular hospitals to find out the causes.