Dyshidrotic Eczema: Symptoms, Causes, Diagnosis and Treatment

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Dyshidrotic Eczema
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Dyshidrotic Eczema

• Dyshidrotic eczema is a non-contagious skin
  condition resulting in the formation of pruritic
  vesicular on palms, finger, and soles of the
  feet. Dyshidrotic eczema is also known as
  Pompholyx or Cheiropompholyx. Dyshidrotic eczema
  is the most common type of dermatitis and is
  prevalent among women than men. The blisters
  formed on the body due to dyshidrotic eczema are
  often filled with pus or fluid. Blisters
  generally last for about a month and are often
  linked to seasonal allergy or stress. 

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Causes of Dyshidrotic eczema

• The exact cause of dyshidrotic eczema in not
  known however there may be a number of factors
  causing dyshidrotic eczema. Factors that may
  cause dyshidrotic eczema include 
• Genetics, the mutation of the gene filaggrin may
  cause dyshidrotic eczema
• The abnormality in the sweat gland may also cause
  dyshidrotic eczema
• Overgrowth of fungus on the skin
• Exposure to harmful chemicals such as cobalt and
  chromium
• If you are already diagnosed with other skin
  infection such as athletes foot or psoriasis
• Presence of excessive moisture on skin
• Allergic reaction
• Depression
• Weak immune system

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Symptoms

• Most of the patients diagnosed with dyshidrotic
  eczema experience symptoms on their hands.
  Consult a dermatologist if you encounter any of
  the following symptoms. Common symptoms of
  dyshidrotic eczema are 
• Excessive precipitation
• Pus filled with blisters
• Vesicles on the fingers
• Cracked and painful skin
• Itchiness and redness
• Thickened skin

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Diagnosis of Dyshidrotic eczema

• A dermatologist will start the diagnosis of
  dyshidrotic eczema by performing a physical exam
  and asking about your medical history. After
  this, he may take a sample of the pus or fluid
  from the blister to observe it under the
  microscope. A dermatologist may also order a
  blood test or skin allergy test to check any link
  between dyshidrotic eczema and allergy.

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Treatments

• The treatment of dyshidrotic eczema depends on
  the severity of the condition. However, there is
  no permanent cure for this treatment. Here are
  certain measures that can be taken to minimise
  further complications and to provide relief from
  existing symptoms of dyshidrotic eczema.
• Antihistamines medicines to get relief from
  itchiness
• Ointments and creams to prevent skin from getting
  dry
• Avoid scratching the affected area
• Steroid pills only on dermatologists
  prescription
• Ultraviolet (UV) Light Therapy
• Medicines for draining the blisters
• Medicines for suppressing immune system
• Apply petroleum jelly
• Apply alcohol free moisturizer

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Risk factors of Dyshidrotic eczema 

• Dermatologists believe that people have high
  chances of developing dyshidrotic eczema if they
  are undergoing physical or emotional stress of
  suffering from allergies. Moreover, you are
  likely to get dyshidrotic eczema if your hands or
  feet are mostly in water or exposed to certain
  chemicals such as cobalt, chromium, and nickel.

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Complications of Dyshidrotic eczema

• One of the major complications associated with
  dyshidrotic eczema is the discomfort from itching
  and the pain from the blisters. The complications
  of dyshidrotic eczema can become extreme that you
  can be limited in the use of your hands and feet.
  A probability of getting an infection is also on.

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