What is Dyshidrotic Dermatitis?

Dyshidrotic Exzema is one of the uncommon kinds of Exzema. 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 exzema, it worsens in warm weather. Dyshidrotic Dermatitis (see exzema pictures) is often referred to as pompholyx, vesicular palmoplantar dermatitis and even housewife’s exzema. 

Dyshidrotic Exzema 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. These symptoms of dyshidrotic exzema recurs frequently. Treatment of dyshidrotic exzema includes topical and oral steroids. 

                                                                Asteatotic or dry Exzema