When a teenager suddenly complains that his feet are burning and the skin between his toes is peeling, it’s easy to assume that sweaty socks or sports practice are to blame.
But peeling, irritated skin between the toes can have several possible causes, and some may need treatment rather than simply being ignored.
Why Can the Skin Between the Toes Peel?
One common possibility is athlete’s foot, also known as tinea pedis. This is a fungal infection that often affects the skin between the toes and can cause itching, burning, scaling, cracking, or peeling.
Warm, damp environments can encourage fungal growth, which is one reason athletes and people who regularly wear closed shoes may experience it.
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