Dyshidrotic Eczema Diagnosis and Treatment
Dyshidrotic Eczema Diagnosis and Treatment: a blog about the treatment of dyshidrosis.
Dyshidrotic eczema, or dyshidrosis, is a skin condition in which blisters develop on the palms of the hands and sides of the fingers. It may also affect the soles of the feet, where it is known as pompholyx. The cause is unknown but it’s thought to be related to a problem with the sweat glands.
Dyshidrotic Eczema Diagnosis and Treatment: a blog about the treatment of dyshidrosis.
Dyshidrotic eczema (dyshidrosis, pompholyx) is a type of eczema that causes tiny blisters to form on the palms of the hands and sides of the fingers. Small blisters may also appear on the soles of the feet and occasionally on the backs of the hands and fingers. The blisters are usually itchy or painful, and they can last three weeks or more. The skin may crack, peel, scale or become swollen. The exact cause isn’t known, but it’s believed to be linked with an allergy or reaction to stress.
Common causes are:
* Allergies (foods, metals such as nickel in jewelry)
* Sweaty palms
* Overexposure to water
This blog is about my first encounter with a very rare and unpleasant skin disorder called dyshidrotic eczema or pompholyx. Dyshidrotic eczema often affects both hands, causing blisters to form around the sides or tips of the fingers. It can also affect the soles of the feet. The blisters are itchy, and if scratched they can crack and bleed, making the hands look unsightly and feel uncomfortable. If you have experienced this problem before, you will know how frustrating it is to treat, because it often keeps coming back.
My doctor told me that dyshidrosis has no known cause, although some cases appear to be related to stress or allergies. As I learned more about this condition, I discovered that there are many possible treatments for dyshidrotic eczema. But most of these treatments had not been studied by medical researchers. My doctor told me there was no definitive treatment for this disease. However, he did recommend a couple of things that might help: he prescribed a steroid cream and suggested I try an over-the-counter antihistamine medication. He also recommended washing my hands with mild soap and water several times each day. At first these measures seemed to work but then my hand
Dyshidrotic eczema, also known as dyshidrosis or pompholyx, is a type of eczema that affects the hands and feet. The symptoms are small, itchy blisters on the palms of the hands and sides of the fingers (and occasionally elsewhere). The affected areas can become red, cracked and painful.
Dyshidrotic eczema is generally considered to be a form of contact dermatitis, rather than atopic dermatitis. The cause is not really known, though there seem to be a number of factors that can trigger flare-ups.
Some people with dyshidrosis suffer from only mild outbreaks every few years. But for others it can be a chronic condition which causes agony and disability.
What is dyshidrotic eczema? Dyshidrosis is a rare form of skin irritation that affects the palms of the hands and the soles of your feet. The condition, also known as pompholyx, causes itchy blisters to form on your hands and feet. Dyshidrotic eczema symptoms include: Small blisters (vesicles) on the sides or tips of your fingers, toes, palms, or soles Itching (pruritus) Scaly skin Cracking Scaling Redness Skin fissures (deep cracks in the skin) In severe cases, you may experience pain or burning sensation in the affected areas. Dyshidrosis is believed to affect 1 in 20 people at some point in their lives. Women are more likely to develop dyshidrosis than men. Children rarely get dyshidrotic eczema. When children do get dyshidrosis, it usually occurs between ages 10 and 16.
Causes Of Dyshidrotic Eczema No one knows exactly what causes dyshidrotic eczema. Some scientists believe that it’s an allergic reaction to a nickel allergy because many people who have dyshidrotic eczema also have a nickel allergy. Other evidence suggests that this form
At long last, I finally found a treatment that permanently cured my dyshidrotic eczema. Read on to learn how I did it.
Dyshidrotic Eczema is an itchy skin condition in which small blisters appear on the hands and feet. The blisters can last for weeks, making everyday activities painful. The condition can be quite severe, causing the skin of the feet to crack and bleed.
I suffered from this problem for years, but was able to cure it with just one simple change to my diet.
Dyshidrotic Eczema (also spelled Dyshidrosis) is a type of hand eczema. It is characterized by the appearance of small blisters on the palms of the hands and/or the sides of the fingers. The blisters are often itchy and painful. The condition can be chronic in some people.
There appears to be a genetic predisposition for developing Dyshidrosis. Other factors that can trigger an outbreak include stress, increased humidity, contact with irritating substances, allergies, or seasonal allergies. Often times, individuals will develop dyshidrotic eczema without any known cause.