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What Causes Peeling Of The Skin After Changing The Bath Soap?

I have used unforced soap for bathing on whole body as suggested by my Dr I have a fungal infection on lower legs and foot and they have blackish color. After using for about 15-20 days new skin ha started coming and the foot has become patchy ie blackish spots and natural colour . Since I have used on whoever body I am having severe itching on whole body ie on back chest abdomen and even hands .My question is Is it because of using soap ,should I continue usin it or stop it Ramesh
Thu, 19 Jan 2017
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Hello,

I have gone through your question and understand your concern. The symptoms you mentioned suggest eczema a condition where skin becomes dry, causing itch, irritation and patchy skin. Soaps can strip the natural skin oil's causing skin to turn dry leading to eczema and this is more common in winter months. Discontinue using the soap and use a mild soap instead like Cetaphil gentle cleansing bar followed by using a mild non scented body lotion after bath on towel dried skin.

Hope this will help. Let me know if I can assist you further.

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Dr. Ayesha Shareef
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What Causes Peeling Of The Skin After Changing The Bath Soap?

Hello, I have gone through your question and understand your concern. The symptoms you mentioned suggest eczema a condition where skin becomes dry, causing itch, irritation and patchy skin. Soaps can strip the natural skin oil s causing skin to turn dry leading to eczema and this is more common in winter months. Discontinue using the soap and use a mild soap instead like Cetaphil gentle cleansing bar followed by using a mild non scented body lotion after bath on towel dried skin. Hope this will help. Let me know if I can assist you further. Regards, Dr. Ayesha Shareef