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Content updated on Sep 20, 2022
What is dyshidrotic eczema?
This refers to a skin inflammation where small blisters develop on the fingers, palms, and soles.
Symptoms of dyshidrotic eczema
Skin Itching
Blisters
Colorless or yellowish blisters
Heat rash
Scaly skin that flakes off
Skin abnormality
Sweating over a specific part of the body only, e.g. palms, soles, armpits, or face
Sweating at the moment
Questions your doctor may ask to check for dyshidrotic eczema
Your doctor may ask these questions to diagnose dyshidrotic eczema
Do you have itchy skin?
Do you have blisters on your skin?
Do you have yellow or skin-colored blisters?
Do you have a heat rash?
Do you have scaly skin that flakes off?
Treatment for dyshidrotic eczema
Avoid harsh soaps and popping the blisters. Moisturizers and steroid creams can help with healing.
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https://www.cureus.com/articles/42664-dyshidrotic-eczema-a-common-cause-of-palmar-dermatitis
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Reviewed By:
Scott Nass, MD, MPA, FAAFP, AAHIVS (Primary Care Physician)
Dr. Nass received dual medical degrees from the David Geffen School of Medicine at UCLA and Charles R. Drew University in Medicine and Science. He completed Family Medicine residency at Ventura County Medical Center with subsequent fellowships at Ventura, University of North Carolina-Chapel Hill, George Washington University, and University of California-Irvine. He holds faculty appointments at Keck School of Medicine of USC, Loma Linda University School of Medicine, and Western University of Health Sciences.
Yukiko Ueda, MD (Dermatology)
Dr. Ueda graduated from the Niigata University School of Medicine and trained at the University of Tokyo Medical School. She is currently a clinical assistant professor at the Department of Dermatology, Jichi Medical University, and holds several posts in the dermatology departments at Kyoto Prefectural University of Medicine, Komagome Hospital, University of Tokyo, and the Medical Center of Japan Red Cross Society.
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