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Dyshidrotic Eczema - Causes, Symptoms & Treatment

Alternative name :: Dyshidrosis, Pompholyx & Vesicular eczema

What is Dyshidrotic Eczema ?

Also called pompholyx or vesicular eczema. Dyshidrotic eczema is a form of eczema often seen on an hands & feet where tiny blisters of serum form just below an skin's surface. Dyshidrotic eczema is a recurrent disease of an palmar & or plantar skin characterised by sudden eruptions of clear, mostly pruritic vesicles. Dyshidrotic eczema may occur in both men & women. Its onset occurs usually before an age of 40. Individuals experiencing emotional stress may be more likely For develop flare-ups of this disease.

Causes of Dyshidrotic Eczema (Pompholyx)

an exact cause of Dyshidrotic Eczema is not known. Some consider it is caused by abnormal sweating. an condition may be mild with only a little peeling, or very severe with big blisters & cracks which prevent work. an first (acute) stage shows tiny blisters (vesicles) deep in an skin, associated with itching & a burning feeling. an later & more chronic stage shows more peeling, cracking, or crusting. Some patients will have mostly one stage, & some patients will have mostly an other. Some times both stages occur at an same time. Secondary infection with staphylococcal bacteria is not infrequent. an result is pain, redness, swelling & crusting or pustules.

Symptoms of Dyshidrotic Eczema (Pompholyx)

Common symptoms of Dyshidrotic Eczema are :-

• Intense itching at an site of an blistering.
• Pain may occur with larger blisters.
• Cracks or fissures on an fingers or toes.

Treatment of Dyshidrotic Eczema (Pompholyx)

Some of common treatment of Dyshidrotic Eczema are :-

• Soaks or compresses using weak solutions of Condy's crystals (potassium permanganate), aluminium acetate, or vinegar in water, are applied for 15 minutes four times a day. This will dry up blisters. Compresses are not suitable for dry eczema.
• Moisturizers with cream.
• Corticosteroid creams & ointments play an important role in an treatment of Dyshidrotic Eczema.
• Oral anti-pruritics such as Atarax or Benadryl may alleviate itching
• Antibiotics such as flucloxacillin.
• PUVA therapy.

Expectations (prognosis)

Dyshidrotic eczema normally resolves without Suffers. Uninhibited scratching & skin trauma may lead For thick, irritated skin which is more difficult For treat & has a longer healing time.

Dyshidrotic Eczema is contagious? 

Dyshidrotic Eczema is not contagious & you cannot "catch it" from anyone. It is not a fungus infection, & it has nothing For do with sweating or an sweat glands.

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