Dyshidrotic Eczema Symptoms, Causes and More
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Recognizing the symptoms and causes of dyshidrotic eczema can help those with the condition understand the triggers that result in recurring flare-ups and get the right treatment. Dyshidrotic eczema may occur only once, a few times or become a chronic condition.
Dyshidrotic eczema's has a tapioca-like appearance, with raised blisters on the hands and feet.1Calle Sarmiento, Paola Michelle, and Juan Jose Chango Azanza. ‘Dyshidrotic Eczema: A Common Cause of Palmar Dermatitis.’ Cureus, Cureus, 7 Oct. 2020, www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC7647841/ Mild cases generally clear up on their own. However, more severe cases require a trip to the dermatologist who will prescribe a topical steroid cream to ease the eruption. Allergies, genetics, damp conditions, sweat and stress are some of the risk factors for developing dyshidrotic eczema.
