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Dyshidrotic eczema
A condition in which tiny, fluid-filled, itchy blisters appear on the palms and fingers.
Dr. Geoffrey Rutledge reviewed this
39 year experience in Internal Medicine
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Baby 0-2 | Common | ||||
Preteen 6-13 | Very common | ||||
Teenager 14-18 | Very common | ||||
Young adult 19-40 | Very common | ||||
Middle-aged adult 41-60 | Very common |
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A 38-year old female asked:
Is there a vaccine for dyshidrotic eczema?
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A 16-year old female asked:
What causes dyshidrotic eczema?
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A 41-year old asked:
Dyshidrotic eczema but not itchy, what to do?
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A member asked:
I believe I have pompholyx or dyshidrotic eczema (dyshidrotic dermatitis), probably the latter. How can I treat this?
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A 32-year old asked:
Is dyshidrotic eczema an autoimmune disorder? How is it treated?
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A 35-year old female asked:
Can I use Clobetasol ointment or cream for eczema? (dyshidrotic eczema) until when? Thanks.
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A 19-year old male asked:
Dyshidrotic Eczema is not linked to Asthma. Only Atopic Eczema is linked to Asthma( hence the term "Atopic March") Is this correct?
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A 22-year old male asked:
Could you be affected by 2 different types of eczema at the same time? Say Dyshidrotic Eczema and Atopic Dermatitis?
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A 35-year old female asked:
I was diagnosed with dyshidrotic eczema. I dont know whats triggering it. Im on my antihistamines. But are there any specific diet I should follow?
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A 20-year old female asked:
I think i may have dyshidrotic eczema on my fingers. Some of my nail beds are puffy, and their respective nails warped. Is there a connection?
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A 18-year old male asked:
Im 18 and i got dyshidrotic eczema(not severe) a month ago and now im afraid that i will get asthma. Is there any way to prevent getting asthma?
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A 38-year old female asked:
I have been diagnosed with gilbert's syndrome and dyshidrotic eczema is there a connection? I also wonder if candida overgrowth is at play here?
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A 25-year old male asked:
Do papular eczema bumps normally contain fluid if looked at under a bright light? I have bumps similar to dyshidrotic eczema, but its on the external part of the elbow. 2 dermatologists have diagnosed it as eczema?
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A 34-year old female asked:
I have what is believed to be dyshidrotic eczema on my hands. About 10 years ago, i had a positive ANA blood test. Is there any connection?
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A 30-year old female asked:
I have dyshidrotic eczema really bad on my left hand right now. For a couple weeks off and on I have been pouring hydrogen peroxide on it to dry the skin out multiple times a day. Is it okay to use the hydrogen peroxide like this?
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A 19-year old male asked:
I'm a restaurant busser, I have dyshidrotic eczema onhands.It gives me skin cracks and I'm worried about HIV risk from saliva from working with food?
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A 16-year old male asked:
I have small little clusters of blisters on my feet which I think are dyshidrotic eczema. (Had since a kid) but now its flaring up a lot. I previously used steroid(0.05%) treatment but after a few days of not using, it came back. How can I treat it?
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A 24-year old male asked:
I saw a dermatologist in OH months ago and they said it's dyshidrotic eczema. took pills and applied triamcinolone acetonide ointment 0.1% prescribed to me. they didn't go away, got worse, irresistibly itchy. it's infected now, I think.
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A 23-year old female asked:
What can I use to treat my dyshidrotic eczema? It is located on my hands and is constantly itching.
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A 44-year old female asked:
My father had Agt Orange Disease(s). Myself+3 siblings have "Pompholyx" or "Dyshidrotic Eczema" our dad had this too. Possible caused from Agt Orange?
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A 16-year old male asked:
Can I apply topical steroids for dyshidrotic eczema before bed?
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A 18-year old female asked:
Dyshidrotic eczema ?? The past few wks my right index was swollen and itchy and now my left ring is puffy and has see through-like bumps on palm-side
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A 19-year old male asked:
Can you get HIV from saliva through skin cracks caused dyshidrotic eczema?
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A female asked:
Hello, I have Dyshidrotic eczema on 1 foot. Can it spread to my hands ? I am 16 years old.
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A 32-year old female asked:
What over the counter cream can I use to treat my dyshidrotic eczema on my palm and fingers?
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A 32-year old male asked:
I have dyshidrotic eczema on my fingers and toes. Is there any OTC products that will help? I think its something in bathing products of laundry soap.
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A 33-year old female asked:
How to tell the difference between scabies and dyshidrotic eczema? Went to check the doctor and he said that it the bumps and blisters look like eczema but I had scabies 2 years ago. Thanks
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A 31-year old female asked about a 33-year old male:
Can dyshidrotic eczema be located on top of hands & shins? Hubby has seen drs. No answers creams don't seem to work. Hand itches, cracks & scabs over
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A 30-year old female asked:
What can I do for dyshidrotic eczema? I have it on my feet and fingers I have used topical steroids and they do not help much what else can I do? I've tried antihistamine everyday also but still no luck
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A 36-year old male asked:
I think my son has dyshidrotic eczema. He has developed tiny blisters on the palm his hands and soles of his feet. It is intensely itchy and affecting him throughout the day. What can I treat it with? What could have been the possible cause?
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