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Dyshidrotic Dermatitis
A collection of cells that look differently from the rest of the skin can be a growth, rash or blemish. They can be different is color, size and texture. They can be painful and itchy at times. You can better help your doctor make a correct diagnosis if you know your symptoms which will help you to get the appropriate treatment.
Also known as pompholyx, dyshidrotic dermatitis is a type of eczema that attacks the hands. It will usually start as itchy bumps on the side of the fingers that turns into a rash. The tiny bumps will appear to be deep in the skin. For the individual that develops them they can become very itchy.
Who Can Get Them?
Dyshidrotic dermatitis can affect anyone and all races are equally affected. Women have it slightly more than men. Individuals between the ages of twenty to forty are also more likely to develop the condition.
What Can Cause Them?
It is unknown exactly what causes dyshidrotic dermatitis. It looks like people who get it are predisposed to it. A contributing factor may also be stress and reactions to detergents and other chemicals. Some evidence shows that smokers may develop this more often than non-smokers. Individuals may also have this skin disorder if they experience an abnormal amount of sweating.
How Does It Happen?
When an individual experiences a high level of stress dyshidrotic dermatitis will often start. It is indicated that some change will trigger the skin disorder. Tiny blisters will appear deep in the skin as the skin starts to peel. An itching and burning sensation may also be experienced by individuals.
Where Do They Appear?
The hands and/or the feet of an individual is often the only area where dyshidrotic dermatitis appears.
What Are The Symptoms?
The development of bumps on the side of the fingers and toes that gradually become an itchy rash is a symptom of dyshidrotic dermatitis. The side of the fingers and feet can start to peel. After two weeks the skin disorder will usually clear up. Mostly one stage of the ailment or the other is experienced by individuals, but some may experience both at the same time.
How Can It Be Diagnosed?
Since the symptoms are easy to recognize a doctor or dermatologist can easily make a diagnosis. The tiny blisters and rash on the sides of the fingers and/or feet are a unique characteristic.
What Treatments Are Available?
Depending on how severe the condition is, individual treatment will vary. Most of the time no treatment is required and the rash or blisters will clear up on their own. The skin will take awhile to recover from this ailment and it can recur so you should be careful and take care of your skin.
Often a topical steroid can be prescribed to help reduce the itching and inflammation. To treat any secondary infection that might develop antibiotics are commonly given. When handling certain chemicals and putting their hands in the water individuals are advised to wear gloves so they don’t get further irritated. You should wear socks that are mainly cotton if you develop this ailment on your feet. The inflicted area should constantly have a moisturizer applied to help reduce the itching and soften the skin. At least two or three times a day it should be applied liberally and the area should be kept dry.
To relieve and dry up the blisters cool compresses and soaks can be used. The solution for these soaks should be vinegar and water. However, this should be done four times a day for a period of fifteen minutes.
It can be very difficult to have dyshidrotic dermatitis since it can have an adverse affect on your day to day activities more than other types of rashes and growths. It is crucial to protect the skin from further damages. Most of the time the ailment is simple and not life threatening, but if it becomes uncomfortable then you should speak with your doctor to try and relieve some of the symptoms.