Dyshidrosis
| Dyshidrosis | |
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| Other names | Recurrent vesicular palmoplantar dermatitis (RVPD), acute vesiculobullous hand eczema, dyshidrotic dermatitis, dyshidrotic eczema, pompholyx, cheiropompholyx, podopompholyx |
| The characteristic vesicles of dyshidrosis on a finger | |
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| Specialty | Dermatology |
| Symptoms | Itchy blisters on the palms of the hands, sides of fingers, or bottoms of the feet |
| Complications | skin thickening |
| Usual onset | Often recurrent |
| Duration | Heal over 3 weeks |
| Causes | Unknown |
| Diagnostic method | Based on symptoms |
| Differential diagnosis | Pustular psoriasis, scabies |
| Treatment | Avoiding triggers, barrier cream, steroid cream, antihistamines |
| Frequency | 1-3% of population |
Dyshidrosis is a type of dermatitis, characterized by itchy vesicles of 1–2 mm in size, on the palms of the hands, sides of fingers, or bottoms of the feet. Outbreaks usually conclude within three to four weeks, but often recur. Repeated attacks may result in fissures and skin thickening. The cause of the condition is not known.