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the skin on my feet is literally falling off ...?

Its like Im a snake, and the top layer of skin is shedding itself. Absolutely disgusting.

Can anyone tell me why? Or how to stop it? It looks gross...

I live in a really hot climate, (its very humid and 35 degrees at the moment) but this has never happened to me before. Im pretty sure its not due to sweat, (i have been alternating shoes too, to make sure its nothing footware related, and nothing has helped) and it certainly does not look like athletes foot. Its affecting the whole of my feet ( top and bottom, sole, ball, arch and toes) and has been going on for around 2 weeks.

The only other interesting point is ,,, Im currently doing through a divorce, and very stressed, and have been losing alot of weight. Could this be the cause? Any other suggestions?

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  • 10 years ago
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    Yuck, that must suck!

    First of all, calm down. Just relax.

    It may just be really really dry and ore, and it needs to shed, or you got a sunburn and you didnt notice.

    If it continues, you should see a docter just incase. :)

  • 10 years ago

    You may have eczema and it flares up under stress. I got eczema when I was 35 and have had it on and off ever since, so know exactly what you mean about the peeling, although mine is on my hands and just peels off. Gross - yes! Try using Tea Tree Oil to clean the area, wear open sandals - preferably leather not plastic - and use a non-perfumed light scrub on your feet - do this after you have cut off the excess skin. Don't peel the skin, just cut it off with scissors. (Eczema doesn't always itch, but it may itch later, so you would need to get a cream - I use Cedaphil - available on prescription or off the shelf).You still need to moisturise the area, so use Cedaphil or any other non-perfumed lotion/cream to combat the drying effect of Tea Tree Oil as your skin still needs the moisture. If you don't, it may just keep getting worse. (p.s good luck with your divorce)

    Source(s): skin/laser specialist and eczema sufferer
  • 10 years ago

    Blisters.

    Source(s): Search it up
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