Itchy peeling feet may be caused by tinea pedis, eczema, contact dermatitis and other diseases. Different diseases have different causes and different topical ointments, as follows:
1. Tinea pedis: Itchy feet peeling may be caused by tinea pedis, which is caused by dermatophyte infection. Patients should use topical antifungal ointment, such as miconazole cream, econazole cream, ketoconazole cream, etc., under the guidance of doctors; when the condition is serious, oral antifungal drugs should be taken as prescribed by doctors.
2. Eczema: Itchy feet may also be caused by eczema, which is an allergic disease. Patients should look for, avoid and detach from allergens, under the guidance of the doctor, local topical glucocorticoid cream, such as hydrocortisone cream, halomethasone cream, etc.; at the same time should also be for different symptoms, follow the doctor’s instructions to give a local wet compresses or the application of oral medication.
3. contact dermatitis: feet peeling itchy may also be caused by contact dermatitis, the disease is a contact allergic or irritating disease. Patients should avoid and detach from the sensitizer, can be under the guidance of the doctor, external glucocorticoid cream, such as prednisone acetate cream, hydrocortisone cream; with bacterial infections, can be external antibiotic ointment, such as mupirocin ointment, etc.; when the condition is serious, the doctor should follow the instructions of the oral medication.
There are many diseases that cause feet peeling and itching, it is recommended that patients with symptoms of feet peeling and itching, go to the regular hospital dermatology department for a clear diagnosis in a timely manner, and comply with the doctor’s instructions for symptomatic treatment.