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Dyshidrotic Eczema Anyone?

A MyEczemaTeam Member asked a question 💭
Pleasantville, NY

Anyone have dyshidrotic eczema (eczema on palms of hands)? Was diagnosed with it a couple of weeks ago. Doc prescribed fluocinonide cream. It relieves the itch but hasn't stopped peeling where my fingers meet palms or in between fingers.

July 24, 2023
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A MyEczemaTeam Member

Hey @A MyEczemaTeam Member - I have dyshidrotic eczema too! My hands stopped peeling overtime and through maintenance (a combination of moisturizing and letting the skin peel and fall off on its own without picking on it).

July 24, 2023
MyEczemaTeam

Dyshidrotic eczema, also known as pompholyx, is a type of eczema that affects the hands and feet. Here are some key points:

Symptoms
- Itching: Intense and can interfere with daily life
- Blisters (Vesicles): Small, deep-seated blisters that may merge to form larger ones.
- Skin Peeling: Blisters dry up and the skin peels Show Full Answer

Dyshidrotic eczema, also known as pompholyx, is a type of eczema that affects the hands and feet. Here are some key points:

Symptoms:
- Itching: Intense and can interfere with daily life.
- Blisters (Vesicles): Small, deep-seated blisters that may merge to form larger ones.
- Skin Peeling: Blisters dry up and the skin peels off, leaving it tender and sometimes cracked.

Causes:
- Inflammation: Immune response causing itching and blisters.
- Exposure to Substances: Metals like nickel and cobalt can trigger it.
- Sweaty Hands: Often develops with clammy, sweaty hands.

Treatments:
- Moisturization: Prevents drying and manages itching.
- Topical Corticosteroids: Applied after moisturizing to reduce inflammation.
- Future Drugs: New drugs in clinical trials aim to stop the itch-scratch cycle.

For more detailed information, you can visit the source: [MyEczemaTeam](https://www.MyEczemaTeam.com/resources/dyshidro...).

July 18, 2024
A MyEczemaTeam Member

Hey @A MyEczemaTeam Member - I'm currently using and really liking Avène products. I would also suggest getting an allergy test done to see if there are certain ingredients in your products that is triggering your hand eczema.

July 25, 2023
A MyEczemaTeam Member

Thanks Ashely. What moisturizer do you use? And do you use a steroid ointment when the itching gets bad? Appreciate your advice.

July 24, 2023

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