What to Do for Cracked and Peeling Feet
Disease description:
My feet have recently become extremely dry and cracked, with noticeable peeling skin. However, it’s not athlete’s foot (tinea pedis). Every year, my feet are very dry, and although I regularly apply moisturizing skincare products, there’s been no improvement. What can I do about dry, cracked, and peeling feet?
Doctor's answer (2)
Dr. Li Ruizhi
Hello, dry, cracked, and peeling skin on the feet is commonly associated with general skin dryness and vitamin deficiency. Additionally, if you have a pre-existing fungal infection (e.g., athlete’s foot), it may also cause cracking and peeling of the feet. We recommend increasing your intake of vegetables and supplementing with vitamins C and B to help alleviate skin dryness. If the cracking and peeling persist despite vitamin supplementation, a fungal infection should be ruled out, and topical antifungal medication may be warranted. We hope this information is helpful—wishing you good health!
