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.