What Are The Different Types Of Eczema?

Dyshidrotic Eczema

Dyshidrotic eczema is typically limited to an affected individual's hands and feet. This form of eczema is characterized by painful blisters that develop on the palms of the hands and the soles of the feet. These blisters are typically filled with fluid and tend to cause an itchy sensation. Stress or seasonal allergies can trigger a flare-up of this type of eczema. The blisters usually last for between two and four weeks, and when the blisters start to heal, the skin becomes excessively dry, painful, and begins to crack. Dyshidrotic eczema commonly affects individuals between twenty and forty years old, but can develop at any age. Individuals who have occupations that expose them to nickel, cobalt, or chromium particles are more likely to develop this form of eczema. An individual is also at a higher risk of developing dyshidrotic eczema if their hands and feet frequently come in contact with water or are excessively moist. This form of eczema is treated with the use of corticosteroid creams, UV light treatments, antihistamines, anti-itch ointments, antibiotics, drainage of large blisters, and immune-suppressing ointments.

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