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What Causes Skin To Peel From The Bottom Of The Big Toe?

I have peeling on the bottom of my big toe, it isn t like regular dead skin peeling off thin layers though. It s thick shingle like flaps of skin peeling up, it s painful to snag them on things or try to pull them off which can sometimes can bleed when pulled too much.
Mon, 30 Jul 2018
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Hello and Welcome to ‘Ask A Doctor’ service. I have reviewed your query and here is my advice.

It could be Plantar psoriasis or Plantar eczema. You can apply a moisturizing cream twice or thrice daily on soles. In case of non response to treatment, you can consult your dermatologist/General Physician.

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What Causes Skin To Peel From The Bottom Of The Big Toe?

Hello and Welcome to ‘Ask A Doctor’ service. I have reviewed your query and here is my advice. It could be Plantar psoriasis or Plantar eczema. You can apply a moisturizing cream twice or thrice daily on soles. In case of non response to treatment, you can consult your dermatologist/General Physician. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.