Dry cracked and peeling soles of the feet are mostly caused by fungal infections, dry skin can also occur when the soles of the feet dry cracked and peeling, you can seek medical advice to clarify the causes, according to medical advice on symptomatic medication. Usually patients can use medicine from two aspects: First, dry skin: the elderly sebaceous glands and sweat glands secretion is reduced, easy to cause the soles of the feet dry skin, flaking, the heel is particularly obvious, and the cold dry environment can also cause dry skin, and even flaking, peeling, can apply glycerin, petroleum jelly, etc. to the feet moisturizing, daily warmth. Second, fungal infections: 1, oral medication: can take terbinafine hydrochloride tablets, itraconazole capsules, compound glycopyrrolate tablets and other drugs under medical supervision for antibacterial treatment; 2, topical medication: patients can apply or seal the compound benzoic acid ointment, erythromycin ointment, ketoconazole cream, clotrimazole cream, etc. locally. Potassium permanganate, foot light, formalin, etc. can be prepared under the guidance of a doctor in accordance with a certain ratio of foot soak solution. Some Chinese medicines such as bitter ginseng, honeysuckle, pepper, five times the seeds and so on after decoction can also improve this symptom, to be used under the guidance of a doctor. In addition, you should wash your feet regularly in life, wear comfortable and breathable shoes and socks and change them regularly. When the soles of the feet appear a large area of peeling but not completely off, should avoid tearing cause skin damage bleeding, can be used to cut off the detached part of the nail clipper and pay attention to keep the feet clean.