What is Dyshidrotic Dermatitis?

Dyshidrotic Eczema is one of the uncommon kinds of Eczema. It is only seen on palms, soles, and sides of fingers and toes. The name comes from the word "dyshidrotic," meaning "bad sweating," which was once believed to be the cause. Tiny opaque bumps called vesicles, thickening, and cracks are accompanied by itching which gets worse at night. A common type of hand eczema, it worsens in warm weather. It is often referred to as pompholyx, vesicular palmoplantar dermatitis and even housewife’s eczema. 

This kind of Eczema occurs most commonly in palms, soles and fingers and is characterized by intense scratching of these areas. The intense scratching can cause fluid filled bumps on the skin that break and ooze. This kind of eczema recurs frequently. Treatment includes topical and oral steroids. 

                                                                Asteatotic or dry Eczema