I noticed our 2 year olds feet were dry last week they started peeling now the big toes have cracked open and are have bleed i keep lotion on him and have bought several differant kinds. we keep socks on him but the climate here is extreme and its already in the negitives for temp. any idea whats this may be and how to fix it? serious answers only thank u
2007-11-30 03:09:30 · 9 answers · asked by southernprincessreese 1 in Pregnancy & Parenting ➔ Toddler & Preschooler
Make an appointment with a dermatologist...it could be just dry skin, it could be eczema, or it could be athlete's foot...and you need to know what is going on. Since it usually takes a while for an appointment, here is my suggestion for the meantime. Treat it like dry skin. Within 10 seconds of getting out of the tub at night, slather Aquaphor all over and put on clean 100 percent cotton socks. If it does not drastically improve within a few days, go to the pediatrician for his/her opinion, unless you were lucky enough to get a dermatologist appointment by that time!
2007-11-30 08:31:36 · answer #1 · answered by kathryndrew 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
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2016-12-24 04:16:46 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
My almost 2 year old daughter had the same problem. I got all cotton socks (next to impossible to find when you are looking for them) for when I can get her to keep socks on her feet. I also slathered her feet up with the Equate (walmart brand) of Eucerin lotion which was about $4.00 for a 12 oz tub versus the $20.00 for the Eucerin. Worked wonders within 3 days
good luck
2007-11-30 03:25:55 · answer #3 · answered by kiddo235 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Regular lotion will not work on dry cracked feet. Buy Kerasal it is made specifically for this problem. Apply it twice a day to clean dry feet and put on socks. You will notice a difference within a day or two. Good luck.
2007-11-30 03:19:16 · answer #4 · answered by ninaol 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It could be athletes foot?? Try an athlete's foot treatment.
If it's just extreme dry skin, lather his feet in vasiline and cover in socks when he sleeps (when he won't be up running around) Buy a cream called "Cetaphil" - it comes in a tub (don't buy the lotion). This is what I use for my son's extremely dry skin, and excema. His dermatologist recommended it.
Good luck!
2007-11-30 03:30:47 · answer #5 · answered by rtlsimpson 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Try and get hold of some aqueous cream,put this on then put COTTON socks over the feet and leave it,to be absorbed.I've had a similar problem myself,and this helped no end.
2007-11-30 03:20:21 · answer #6 · answered by Staffwise 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Make sure he is drinking enough water! It's really easy to get dehydrated in dry winter climates, and cracking fingers and toes are a sure sign.
2007-11-30 03:37:21 · answer #7 · answered by daa 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
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2017-02-17 19:27:39 · answer #8 · answered by Bruce 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
at bedtime, slather the feet with vaseline and put on old socks. repeat this as needed
2007-11-30 03:16:49 · answer #9 · answered by elle 1 · 1⤊ 0⤋