Dyshidrotic Eczema

Definition

Dyshidrotic eczema is refers to a number of different skin conditions in which the skin is red and irritated. Due to irritation it results in small, fluid-filled bumps that become moist and ooze. Mostly it is found on the body of the palms of the hands, sides of the fingers, and soles of the feet.

The most common cause of eczema is atopic dermatitis, sometimes called infantile eczema. It occurs in infants and older children.

Causes

The cause of this type of eczema is not fully understood. But in some cases there is a history of allergic contact dermatitis especially to nickel. Very often no specific allergen is found despite extensive patch testing.

Dyshidrotic eczema can affect people of any age but appears to be more common in men between the ages of 20 and 50. There seems to be a genetic component to the disorder. It is probably caused by an allergic response to something in the environment.

Symptoms

The itchy feeling is an important symptom in eczema, because scratching and rubbing in response to itching worsen the skin inflammation characteristic of eczema. Scratching should be avoided because it can only make the eczema symptoms worse.

The few important caues that found most of the person may lead to blisters and oozing lesions, but eczema can also result in dry and scaly skin. Repeated scratching may lead to thickened, crusty skin. The dry skin will become redder in color and may even crack due to scratching.

Treatment

The primary treatment of Dyshidrotic eczema is to removal of the cause. If the cause can not be identified then the treatment is taken lots of time.

Potent topical steroids should be applied to the affected areas in the night. They help reduce inflammation and itching. The more potent products should not be used for more than two weeks unless your doctor advises otherwise. Steroid creams are used when the skin is blistered or weeping. Steroid ointments are used for the chronic dry stage.

Corticosteroid creams and ointments play an important role in the treatment of this disorder. Application of corticosteroid under plastic occlusion may increase their effectiveness. Severe attacks may require the use of oral or intramuscular corticosteroid. Oral antihistamines may help to reduce itching. Antibiotics may be necessary if infection is present.

In severe cases oral prednisolone can be used in short courses. In the most severe and recalcitrant cases other immunosuppressants like Azathioprine, Methotrexate and even Cyclosporine have been used.

Since Dyshidrotic eczema is a typical illness. So without doctor advice does not use any medicine and cream, it may be problem comes in front of you.