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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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What is Dyshidrotic Eczema?
This refers to a skin inflammation where small blisters develop on the fingers, palms, and soles.
Typical Symptoms of Dyshidrotic Eczema
Skin Itching
Blisters
Scaly skin that flakes off
Sweating over a specific part of the body only, e.g. palms, soles, armpits, or face
Colorless or yellowish blisters
Skin problem over the back of the hand
Heat rash
Sweating at the moment
Doctor's Diagnostic Questionson Dyshidrotic Eczema
Your doctor may ask these questions to check for this disease:
Is your skin itchy?
Do you have skin blisters?
Do you have flaky, scaly skin?
Do you sweat excessively on certain areas like palms, soles, underarms, and face?
Do you have yellow or skin-colored blisters?
Treatmentof Dyshidrotic Eczema
Avoid harsh soaps and popping the blisters. Moisturizers and steroid creams can help with healing.
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References
Calle Sarmiento PM, Chango Azanza JJ. Dyshidrotic Eczema: A Common Cause of Palmar Dermatitis. Cureus. 2020 Oct 7;12(10):e10839. doi: 10.7759/cureus.10839. PMID: 33173645; PMCID: PMC7647841.
https://www.cureus.com/articles/42664-dyshidrotic-eczema-a-common-cause-of-palmar-dermatitis
Nishizawa A. Dyshidrotic Eczema and Its Relationship to Metal Allergy. Curr Probl Dermatol. 2016;51:80-5. doi: 10.1159/000446785. Epub 2016 Aug 30. PMID: 27584966.
https://www.karger.com/Article/Abstract/446785
Bose R, Beecker J. Dyshidrotic eczema in two patients on secukinumab for plaque psoriasis: A case report. SAGE Open Med Case Rep. 2020 Feb 10;8:2050313X20904561. doi: 10.1177/2050313X20904561. PMID: 32095241; PMCID: PMC7011358.
https://journals.sagepub.com/doi/10.1177/2050313X20904561
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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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