Why Is My Heel Peeling- 4056 Questions Answered

Hello doctor, I have attached the image of my heel of feet. Last few months, am noticing lot of cracks and skin peeling of on the heels of feet. Sometimes I peel off the skin. The cracks cause pain while walking too. Sometimes I also have Itching in the feet, heel and below toe fingers. Recently I did pedicure and got all dead cells removed but aft

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Dr. Shivani S Talpallikar Cosmetologist | Bidar

There are few creams that can help you along with good practices. Please contact online for a detailed evaluation and treatment. ... Read More

My mother is diagnosed having hypertrophic lichen planus.she was applying momate cream at the lesion and venusia cream almost all over the hand and leg.after using for 1 month lesion stopped to increase or spread but no significant healing noticed.after that from last 15 days halox s ointment was applied over the lesion.and levocetrizine for 10 day

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Dr. Mamta Shah Cosmetologist | Ahmedabad

Hello You need to opt for a virtual consult as peeling of skin is common as they are flakes that is shedding from excessive skin layers. ... Read More

I have this habit of peeling foot skin. It's a rigorous habit and I can't stop it. That is making my foot pain while walking and no creams are helping. Is there any medical cream to make the foot better. Attaching pic of my foot. Also the peeling makes it bad and I am unable to stop this worst habit.

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Dr. Arpita Dermatologist | Ahmedabad

No need to worry.specific treatment is available.it depends on severity of the disease . Complete medical history is required.. Pls do online consultation with Dermatologist for detailed prescription ... Read More

Hello sir/mam I have these rashes on my left foot heel. They keep coming back after a month or 2. And skin of the heel also peels continuously. I have this for about 2 years now. Also attaching picture here please tell what is this

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Dr. Pallav S Kishanpuria Dermatologist | Delhi

Better pic please. Also tell about symptoms and duration Any pain or Itching ... Read More

2 weeks ago the bottom of my right foot start peeling. I just figured it was the weather change. Well as of today the peeling is way worse there are yellowish-orange blisters that peel off in chunks and burn but only on the heel the rest of the bottom of my foot is just peeling

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Dr. Amarpreet Singh Riar General Practitioner | Delhi

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Please send me.some photos immediately of the same ... Read More

I have a bad habbit of peeling off cracks on my heel and it has gone so worse that i can not walk. Skin is so dry and its painful as i created wounds. Its so irritating that i always keep scratching my feet. Get more itching that cant resist to peel more wounds and it pains later again. Please suggest good ointment to apply or any medicine to take

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Dr. Suruchi Puri Dermatologist/Cosmetologist | Delhi

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You can use a good moisturiser and a Xerina cream for 7-10 days along with fucidin cream it doesn't improve you can cm and show ... Read More

Dear sir / madam I felt little itchiness on the above heel , scratched this are only 5 sec.. what i observed skin peeled there. Generally i m not feeling pain or redness or any itchy but skin peeled. Sir plzz help me what is the reason for this.

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Dr. Prof. C.R.V.Narasimhalu Dermatologist | Chennai

Don't worry...you are suffering from eczematous dermatitis causing this problem... Specific medicine available for good control... Treatment depends on the severity..Do direct online consultation for ... Read More

My foot heel has white line due to which my heel cracks and some time it gives pain i wash my foot daily while bathing i want to know what is this and how to cure this

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Dr. Alok Tripathi Homoeopath | Bangalore

Consult me online share more details .. ... Read More

Last 2 months every day it is increasing my heel is cracking and I used crack ointment from that there is no changa

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Dr. Shaurya Rohatgi Dermatologist | Mumbai

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Cracked heels can be treated. It needs some instructions once the cracks heal to prevent recurrence. Please send photos using online consult option for proper examination and treatment advice. ... Read More

Hello doctor I had done a tca peel for the second time... was it a less stronger concentration than the first time ... I experience a less tightening feel and peeling when compared to previous time .. so would like to know

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Dr. Prof. C.R.V.Narasimhalu Dermatologist | Chennai

It's normal...For details....Send photos, of the affected area for accurate diagnosis and treatment. ... Read More

I have a sharp pain in my left heel...which is more when I stand up after some rest . It is more severe in the morning immediately after waking up...How to deal with that... Standing for long time also worsen it...pain killer helps but for a short time period.

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Dr. Nikhil Drolia Orthopedist | Dhanbad

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By history it seems you have plantar fascitis 1. You need wear soft sole slippers or shoes .never move without them 2. Do exercises meet your local physio and tell them to teach you plantar fascia str ... Read More

I noticed some skin peeling on the penis after masturbating without lubricant. There is no pain, burning, discharge, swelling, or sores. Is this likely just friction irritation, and what treatment should I use?

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Dr. Fayyaz A Sattar Sexologist | Mumbai

This could be early symptoms of diabetes. Your issue needs to be investigated in detail basis which we’ll be in a better position to guide and assist you further. ... Read More

Suffering from sudden crack heel for more than a month now.. regular crack creams are not working.. it used to work before.. Pls advise. Also see few cracks in finger which i usually haven't got before.

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Dr. Arpita Dermatologist | Ahmedabad

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No need to worry.specific treatment is available.it depends on severity of the disease . Complete medical history is required.. Pls do online consultation with Dermatologist for detailed prescription ... Read More

Hi Doctor, I am having deep cracked heel.. please find the attachment. Kindly please suggest for heeling. Inhave applied turmeric and coconut oil. Thanks

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Dr. Arpita Dermatologist | Ahmedabad

No need to worry.specific treatment is available.it depends on severity of the disease . Complete medical history is required.. Pls do online consultation with Dermatologist for detailed prescription ... Read More

My Son is 10 yo,he is complaining of painful heels while walking, mostly after playing football.He plays football at least 30-40 mins every day.Please suggest what to do.

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Dr. Ravikumar Chandulal Makadia Orthopedic surgeon | Ahmedabad

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Stop sports for 1 week Add silicone insole inside shoes Tablet Dolonex dt half Powergesic gel ... Read More

Hi, My skin around the nail is peeling , specially on the thumb and around the index finger, is it a sign of anemia or something else?

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Dr. Deepank Latwal General Physician | Delhi

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Vitamin deficiency, ... Read More

I had a tiny white spot on right breast (noticed 12 years ago). It was just the same (no change in colour size or texture) until I delivered my first baby and started breast feeding. After I started breast feeding for 4 months, noticed the white spot skin peeling off once every 4-6 months. I stopped breast feeding, since 3 years, but that white sp

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Dr. Arpita Dermatologist | Ahmedabad

No need to worry.specific treatment is available.it depends on severity of the disease . Complete medical history is required.. Pls do online consultation with Dermatologist for detailed prescription ... Read More

I have severe cracked heels which hasn't heeled for over a year. I have tried applying multiple urea/ moisturising creams prescribed by doctors but none of them helped me. Kindly help me out

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Dr. Arpita Dermatologist | Ahmedabad

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No need to worry.specific treatment is available.it depends on severity of the disease . Complete medical history is required.. Pls do online consultation with Dermatologist for detailed prescription ... Read More

I have foot corn problem on left foot heels. Please suggest what to do? I have pain in my foot. Without surgery can it be cure?

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Dr. Vilas P Chavan Orthopedic surgeon | Pune

Need to Consult With General Surgeon ... Read More

Hi Doctor, My heels and toes have become as in the pictures attached. I have hypothyroid. I am using 50mcg daily. It is in control. I am mother of two kids. I will do household chores daily . My hands are totally fine. I am having only problem with legs. Please please suggest remedies to get normal heel and toes. I am suffering from so many months.

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Dr. Arpita Dermatologist | Ahmedabad

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No need to worry.specific treatment is available.it depends on severity of the disease . Complete medical history is required.. Pls do online consultation with Dermatologist for detailed prescription ... Read More

I have being using new shoes and walking...from that time i got pain near left heel...in morning after waking up it hurts a lot...wat is the problem??? Plz suggest

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Dr. Anuj Mothsra General Physician | Jhunjhunu

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Can help you, kindly consult and provide detailed history for proper diagnosis and further management ... Read More

When I do boxing practice .my right leg heel twist . Before this , I had a heel fracture but I g recovered it . And that heel again gets twisted.

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Dr. Agam J Gaargiya Spine And Pain Specialist | Ahmedabad

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Is there any swelling at the site. When did it get fractured You need to do rehab before starting practice. It’s weight bearing joint so will need time to recover ... Read More

My meniscus was repair on 26 august 2025 , after 1.5 months when I walk my ankle and heel pain is starting when I wake up at morning . Give me solution of this problem

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Dr. Supriya Sahu (PT) Neuro Physiotherapist | Jharsuguda

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you have to keep yours leg elevated using pillow and keep icing over pain area twice for 10- 15 mins per day. Do static quads,Straight leg raise,Ankle pump,heel slide,hamstring curls,mini squats,Calf ... Read More

Since April this year I have been suffering from severe heel pain and just got down from ship and now feeling difficulty in walking . Kindly let me know the best solution.

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Dr. Pankaj Kumar General Physician | Delhi

Heel pain lasting for months is most often due to plantar fasciitis (inflammation of the tissue under the heel) or sometimes heel spurs, Achilles tendon issues, or flat foot problems. Since yours has ... Read More

I have developed dry, scaly, and peeling skin on my middle finger (see attached photo). The affected area feels rough and sometimes itchy, with occasional cracks. when it's peel it's hurtThis problem has been present for a while and does not seem to be improving.

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Dr. Twinkle Patel Dermatologist | Valsad

Its an eczema ... Read More

Dear Doctor, I have heel pain, common symptoms when I get up from relax position, I get pain. And when I walk, it get slowdown. Usually this pain remain whole day, when I walk. And sometimes no pain. Also when I bend to touch my feet, I have middle like pain at one area in heel, just for an pulse, like some ligament has broken. I have these symptom

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Dr. Ravikumar Chandulal Makadia Orthopedic surgeon | Ahmedabad

Consult ... Read More

I have extreme hyperpigmentation (blackness ) and dark acne spots on my butt area so dermatologist have done TCA chemical peel on butt but it's been 10 days since chemical Peel is applied but my skin us not peeling at all and other then that my skin has become extreme black what to do why it is happening ???

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Dr. Dhavala Guna Sagarika Dermatologist | Srikakulam

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It is not compulsory that skin should peel off after getting chemical peels done. Don't worry about peeling. ... Read More

Sir Heel pain with burning foot since last one year what is the treatment please advise me Thank you

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Dr. Rahul Gelani General Physician | Surat

Kindly check up Start with random blood sugar monitoring & HbA1C test If this is higher you have to take anti diabetic medication Another always take plenty of sugar If sugar is ok then go with an ... Read More

Today morning I got rica wax done for legs and hands, for legs nothing happened but my hand's skin got peeled. And it's burning I applied petroleum jelly now it's relieved but how to heal the skin faster please suggest, I am travelling to Bali this Sunday. Please help doctor 🙏🏻

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Dr. Praful Mahamuni General Practitioner | Nagpur

Hello, For Medical Diagnosis and Treatment please pay and consult at practo or pay and consult at WhatsApp. My WhatsApp number is same as my mobile number . My WhatsApp number is +91959508739nine. ... Read More

Whenever I stand up after sleeping or seating for a while,there's a pain at heels for sometime. After walking some steps it disappeares. Can anyone tell me about problem? Y this is so?

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Dr. Ravikumar Chandulal Makadia Orthopedic surgeon | Ahmedabad

Its planter fascitis Its because inflammatory changes in heel ... Read More

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Hello sir/mam I have these rashes on my left foot heel. They keep coming back after a month or 2. And skin of the heel also peels continuously. I have this for about 2 years now. Also attaching picture here please tell what is this

2 weeks ago the bottom of my right foot start peeling. I just figured it was the weather change. Well as of today the peeling is way worse there are yellowish-orange blisters that peel off in chunks and burn but only on the heel the rest of the bottom of my foot is just peeling

Dear sir / madam I felt little itchiness on the above heel , scratched this are only 5 sec.. what i observed skin peeled there. Generally i m not feeling pain or redness or any itchy but skin peeled. Sir plzz help me what is the reason for this.

My foot heel has white line due to which my heel cracks and some time it gives pain i wash my foot daily while bathing i want to know what is this and how to cure this

Last 2 months every day it is increasing my heel is cracking and I used crack ointment from that there is no changa

Hello doctor I had done a tca peel for the second time... was it a less stronger concentration than the first time ... I experience a less tightening feel and peeling when compared to previous time .. so would like to know

I have a sharp pain in my left heel...which is more when I stand up after some rest . It is more severe in the morning immediately after waking up...How to deal with that... Standing for long time also worsen it...pain killer helps but for a short time period.

I noticed some skin peeling on the penis after masturbating without lubricant. There is no pain, burning, discharge, swelling, or sores. Is this likely just friction irritation, and what treatment should I use?

Suffering from sudden crack heel for more than a month now.. regular crack creams are not working.. it used to work before.. Pls advise. Also see few cracks in finger which i usually haven't got before.

Hi Doctor, I am having deep cracked heel.. please find the attachment. Kindly please suggest for heeling. Inhave applied turmeric and coconut oil. Thanks

My Son is 10 yo,he is complaining of painful heels while walking, mostly after playing football.He plays football at least 30-40 mins every day.Please suggest what to do.

Hi, My skin around the nail is peeling , specially on the thumb and around the index finger, is it a sign of anemia or something else?

I have severe cracked heels which hasn't heeled for over a year. I have tried applying multiple urea/ moisturising creams prescribed by doctors but none of them helped me. Kindly help me out

I have foot corn problem on left foot heels. Please suggest what to do? I have pain in my foot. Without surgery can it be cure?

I have being using new shoes and walking...from that time i got pain near left heel...in morning after waking up it hurts a lot...wat is the problem??? Plz suggest

When I do boxing practice .my right leg heel twist . Before this , I had a heel fracture but I g recovered it . And that heel again gets twisted.

My meniscus was repair on 26 august 2025 , after 1.5 months when I walk my ankle and heel pain is starting when I wake up at morning . Give me solution of this problem

Since April this year I have been suffering from severe heel pain and just got down from ship and now feeling difficulty in walking . Kindly let me know the best solution.

I have developed dry, scaly, and peeling skin on my middle finger (see attached photo). The affected area feels rough and sometimes itchy, with occasional cracks. when it's peel it's hurtThis problem has been present for a while and does not seem to be improving.

Sir Heel pain with burning foot since last one year what is the treatment please advise me Thank you

Today morning I got rica wax done for legs and hands, for legs nothing happened but my hand's skin got peeled. And it's burning I applied petroleum jelly now it's relieved but how to heal the skin faster please suggest, I am travelling to Bali this Sunday. Please help doctor 🙏🏻

Whenever I stand up after sleeping or seating for a while,there's a pain at heels for sometime. After walking some steps it disappeares. Can anyone tell me about problem? Y this is so?

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