What is dyshidrotic eczema?
Dyshidrosis, also called dyshidrotic eczema, is a dermatologic condition characterized by lesions in the form of small, itchy blisters that typically appear on the hands and soles.
In this article, we’ll only show pictures of dyshidrosis lesions on the hands and feet. For more detailed information on the condition, including causes, symptoms, severity criteria, and treatment, visit the following link: Dyshidrotic Eczema: Blisters on the Hands, Fingers, and Feet.
Images of dyshidrotic eczema
Episodes of dyshidrosis begin with itching followed by the sudden appearance of small vesicles on the hands, usually on the palms, fingers, or back.
In some patients with a more severe presentation and multiple lesions, the small blisters can join together to form larger blisters. Large blisters can be single or multiple, depending on the severity of the eczema.
The blisters last about three to four weeks. When they dry out, the skin becomes dry and can flake and crack.
When the episodes are too frequent, the patient with dyshidrotic eczema can develop chronic dermatitis of the hands or feet, characterized by sores, red plaques, thickening of the skin, peeling, and cracks.
References
- Acute palmoplantar eczema (dyshidrotic eczema) – UpToDate.
- Acute and recurrent vesicular hand dermatitis – Dermatologic clinics of North America
- Dyshidrotic eczema – American Academy of Dermatology.
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