This image displays redness and scaling at the bottom of the feet typical to juvenile plantar dermatosis. This image displays the shiny appearance of the sole of a foot due to juvenile plantar dermatosis.
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Sweaty Sock Syndrome (Juvenile Plantar Dermatosis)  A parent's guide to condition and treatment information

Picture of Sweaty Sock Syndrome (Juvenile Plantar Dermatosis): This image displays redness and scaling at the bottom of the feet typical to juvenile plantar dermatosis. Divider line
This image displays redness and scaling at the bottom of the feet typical to juvenile plantar dermatosis.
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Self-Care Guidelines
If you suspect that your child has Sweaty sock syndrome, have him or her try the following:
  • Wear sandals or breathable shoes.
  • Avoid wearing shoes with rubber or plastic soles.
  • Wear thick cotton socks and change them if they get sweaty or wet.
  • Use gentle, non-soap cleansers.
  • Apply greasy moisturizers, such as petroleum jelly (Vaseline®), at night.
  • Apply barrier creams containing dimethicone during the day.
  • Seal cracks in the skin (fissures) with liquid bandage or superglue.
When to Seek Medical Care
See your child's doctor if he or she has red, scaly feet that have not improved with self-care measures. If the child has cracks in the skin in addition to a foot rash, try to see the doctor even sooner.
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Last Modified: 22 Dec 2008
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