What is dyshidrosis?

dyshidrosis, which is sometimes called pompholyx or dyshidrotic eczema, is a condition that affects the skin of hands or legs. Blisters full of liquid, known as vesicles, can evolve on the sides of the fingers and hands of the hands. These vesicles are associated with intense itching and can also affect the toes and soles of the legs. As the vesicles are treated, the skin dries, cracks, flakes and peels. The condition tends to be repeated and can be treated with steroid ointments, wet compression, ultraviolet light and stress reducing therapy. Although dyshidrosis has no known cause, it is associated with the type of eczema known as atopic dermatitis. About half of people who have dyshidrosis. Both of these skin diseases cause itching and both can lead to complication of skin infection, which requires antibiotic treatment.

In some people, episodes of dyshidrosis may be triggered by contact with specific substances such as cobalt and nickel,Or folders in toiletries such as shampoo. Fungal infection in another part of the body can sometimes cause a reaction that leads to the development of dyshidrosis in the hands. Stress can worsen the condition as well as the temperature extremes. Sometimes the vesicles can enlarge and connect and create large blisters known as Bullae. Over time, the nails can thicken and fly or rise.

The main type of dyshidrosis treatment consists of steroid ointments applied directly to the affected skin and antihistamine drugs that provide relief from itching. In cases where Bullae has evolved, dermatology Specialist can recommend using wet compression and large blisters can be launched using a syringe. It may also be necessary to take antibiotics to prevent infection.

Ultraviolet light therapy can be useful for people whose dyshidrosis does not respond to initial treatment and stress reduction techniques. While in less serious cases it can solve the situation itself, in manyAnd cases come and pass for a long time. Although the disease may occur in the elderly, in later years it is less common and after middle age the number of episodes may begin to reduce.