Scaly heels.

Heel like scales peeling, may be caused by dry skin, excessive keratinization, lack of vitamins, fungal infection, other disease factors and other reasons, need targeted treatment or treatment.1. Dry skin When the skin lacks enough moisture, heel prone to this peeling phenomenon. May be due to dry environment, insufficient moisture intake or excessive cleanliness and other reasons. Dry skin will make the stratum corneum lose elasticity and moisture, become fragile and easy to fall off. 2. Excessive keratinization The skin of the feet is stimulated by friction and pressure for a long time, which may lead to excessive keratinization, the formation of a thick stratum corneum, and then scale-like peeling. For example, often wearing inappropriate shoes, walking or standing for a long time. 3. Lack of vitamins The lack of certain vitamins, such as vitamin A, E, etc., may affect the normal metabolism and repair of the skin, resulting in this abnormal performance of the heel. 4. Fungal infection Fungal infection is also one of the common causes. For example, athlete's foot, can cause inflammation of the foot skin, in addition to peeling, may also be accompanied by itching, erythema, blisters and other symptoms. Fungi are easy to breed and reproduce in warm and humid environments. 5. Other disease factors Some systemic diseases, such as ichthyosis, psoriasis, etc., may also cause similar changes in the skin. In addition, endocrine disorders may also affect the skin condition. If the scale-like peeling of the heel persists or is accompanied by other discomfort symptoms, such as itching, pain, exudation, etc., it is recommended to seek medical attention in time for detailed examination and diagnosis in order to determine the specific cause and take appropriate treatment measures.

Your doctor may recommend the use of antifungal drugs, retinoids, glucocorticoids, etc. At the same time, pay attention to keeping your feet clean, properly moisturizing, choosing the right shoes, and exfoliating regularly in your daily life to reduce irritation and damage to your foot skin.