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Other skin conditions that result in dry, thickened skin on the foot include athlete's foot (tinea pedis), leg vein problems (venous stasis), psoriasis, and skin rashes caused by allergy or irritants. A common cause of dry, scaly skin and accentuated skin lines on a child's feet is the condition atopic dermatitis. 1  Photos and descriptions of eczema, atopic dermatitis, contact dermatitis, and athlete's foot.  Physical Stress: The environment inside a shoe can get very hot -- sometimes well over 120 degrees.
But sunburn isn't the only cause of flaky skin. Dryness could also be to blame. When the skin isn't well-hydrated, skin cells do not stick together as smoothly and they start to flake off, says Zeichner. Other culprits of peeling include topical skin medications (like retinoid creams and gels, which can treat everything from acne to wrinkles) and certain kinds of rashes. For example, people suffering from eczema (a chronic condition that results in dry, red skin) may also suffer from peeling and dryness.