Dyshidrotic eczema manifestation

Jul 12, 2024 Source: Cainiu Health
Disease description:

My hands have been very itchy for the past two days, accompanied by small blisters. A colleague mentioned it might be dyshidrotic eczema. What are the symptoms of dyshidrotic eczema?

Doctor's answer (1)
Dr. Wang Xiaoyan
Dyshidrotic eczema primarily manifests in areas with well-developed sweat glands, such as the palms, lateral aspects of the fingers, and fingertips. Its typical symptoms include: 1. Skin lesions: Small, rice grain-sized, hemispherical blisters slightly elevated above the skin surface appear. These blisters contain clear fluid, which occasionally becomes cloudy. The blisters generally do not rupture spontaneously but dry up and desquamate, exposing red newly formed epidermis. Pain is commonly experienced at this stage, although the surrounding skin remains normal. 2. Lesion location: The palms, lateral aspects of the fingers, and fingertips are most commonly affected. The dorsa of hands and soles of feet are rarely involved, and lesions are typically symmetrically distributed. 3. Subjective symptoms: Patients often experience varying degrees of itching, burning sensation, and pain. In severe cases, diffuse desquamation of the entire palm may occur. 4. Disease course: This condition frequently recurs annually, typically beginning in late spring or early summer, worsening during summer, and resolving spontaneously in winter.