For dry, cracked skin on your fingers and feet in winter, I recommend using a thick, urea-based cream (10% to 20% for hands, and up to 40% for feet) or ammonium lactate lotion to exfoliate and deeply hydrate. Apply a thick layer of petroleum jelly (like Vaseline) or Aquaphor immediately after washing, while your skin is still damp, and wear cotton socks and gloves overnight to lock in moisture. Avoid harsh soaps and use lukewarm water. If the cracks are very deep, painful, or show signs of infection like redness or pus, please consult a doctor for evaluation.

To help heal the cuts, you can apply plain petroleum jelly (Vaseline) to soothe the skin, or a mild over-the-counter antifungal cream (like Clotrimazole 1%) if a fungal infection is causing the inflammation. Gently clean the area with warm water only and avoid harsh soaps. Crucially, avoid forcefully pulling the foreskin back, as repeated tearing creates scar tissue, making the skin tighter (phimosis). Because chronic tearing requires a proper diagnosis, please consult a doctor or urologist. They can evaluate the cause and may prescribe a prescription-strength steroid cream to help safely stretch and heal the skin.