Cracked skin in these areas is called juvenile plantar dermatosis. Deep cracks are painful and periodically bleed. The main cause is wearing wet shoes and socks or swimming a lot.
Cracks can also develop on the hands of children who frequently wash dishes or suck their thumbs.
Apply the ointment 4 times a day. Covering the ointment with a Band-Aid speeds recovery even more. Published by McKessonHBOC Clinical Reference Systems. All rights reserved. Site Map Use of this site signifies your agreement to the Terms of Use .