Hello,

Cracks occur because the skin is dry (xerosis); this is a problem usually associated with older people but can be as a result of other skin conditions. So dry skin redisposes cracks and moisturising the skin helps to prevent cracking.

https://www.nhs.uk/conditions/emollients/

This paper might be of interest:

White-Chu, E. F., & Reddy, M. (2011). Dry skin in the elderly: complexities of a common problem. Clinics in dermatology, 29(1), 37-42.

https://www.researchgate.net/publication/49672657

Very best wishes,

Mary

thank you

Dear Dwivedi ,

Dry skin is a common feature of atopic dermatitis and figures

prominently in its management. It is likely that it occurs

because of increased transepidermal water loss through

an abnormal stratum corneum. Recent studies have

suggested that it may be a consequence of abnormal ceramide

synthesis and have an important role in the development

of inflammation. Ceramide-containing emollients

may be helpful in managing the condition. Ichthyosis

vulgaris and keratosis pilaris may also be seen in association

with the condition.

thank you sir.