Do I Have Dyshidrosis?

Do you have small, firm blisters on the palms of the hands, feet or the edges of the fingers and toes?

Do you have itchy, scaly skin at or around blisters?

Do you have pain at or around blisters?

Do you have itching or a burning pain before blisters appear?

Do you have blisters that can be described as having a "tapioca pudding" appearance?

Do you sweat heavily around areas of skin affected by blisters?

Do you have thickened skin in the area where itching and blisters appear?

Do you have dry, cracked skin that appears as blisters fade?

Do your blisters usually heal within a few weeks?

Do you have nails that thicken and change colors?

If you have a darker skin tone, do you have long-lasting dark spots where you had blisters?

Based on your answers it is unlikely that you have dyshidrosis. Dyshidrosis is a skin condition that is also known as dyshidrotic eczema (DE). It is characterized by dry skin, itching and small blisters on the skin surface. Dihydrosis usually affects the fingers, hands and feet. It is a long-term condition with symptoms that can recede and recur. Dihydrosis is not a contagious disease. It occurs more often in women than in men, which is explained by the fact that women are more often exposed to the effects of skin irritants such as nickel or cobalt, which are found in jewelry.

Based on your answers there is a possibility that you have dyshidrosis. Dyshidrosis is a skin disorder characterized by the formation of small fluid-filled blisters on the skin. The blisters usually occur on the sides of your fingers and on your palms. Occasionally the feet can be affected too. People with dyshidrosis have dry and very itchy skin. In severe cases, small blisters may coalesce to form large ones. The blisters usually dry out within three weeks. However, it is not uncommon for new blisters to appear before the skin is healed from the previous ones. Your doctor can make a diagnosis based on a physical examination.

Based on your answers there is a high possibility that you have dyshidrosis. Dyshidrosis or dyshidrotic eczema is a skin condition that causes small, extremely itchy blisters on your skin. The exact cause of dyshidrosis is not known, but it is more common in people who already have another form of eczema. It can occur as a contact allergy to certain substances such as cement, nickel, cobalt, detergents, soaps or cosmetics. It can also be caused by increased stress and sweating. Anyone can develop it, but dyshidrosis is most common in adults between the ages of 20 and 40. Treatment includes medications, ointments, phototherapy, and botulinum toxin injections.