Dry and peeling feet may be due to tinea pedis, herpes sweat, exfoliative keratolysis, etc. It is necessary to clarify the cause of the disease and use antifungal drugs, glucocorticosteroids, keratolytic agents and other drugs to treat it.
1. Tinea pedis: commonly known as foot fungus, is caused by fungal infections, which can manifest as dryness, peeling, itching and other symptoms. Ketoconazole cream, terbinafine hydrochloride cream and other antifungal drugs can be used to treat the condition; oral itraconazole, terbinafine and other drugs can be taken if the effect of external drugs is not good or the condition is serious; it is recommended to wear shoes and socks with good breathability to keep the feet dry and clean.
2. Eczema: related to various internal and external factors of the body, eczema on the feet can be manifested as dry and flaky, itching and other symptoms. Glucocorticoid drugs such as dexamethasone cream and trimethoprim can be used according to the condition; moisturizers such as urea ointment and salicylic acid ointment and exfoliators can also be used in combination.
3. Exfoliative keratolysis: it can be manifested as point-like, flaky superficial peeling, without pain or itching, often accompanied by hyperhidrosis. This disease is self-healing, you can use petroleum jelly ointment and other emollients to protect the skin, you can also use salicylic acid ointment and other exfoliators for treatment.
Dry skinned feet may also be due to other factors, it is recommended that patients seek medical attention in a timely manner, under the guidance of the doctor to standardize the use of medication, avoid private medication, so as not to delay the condition.