The blisters that occur in dyshidrosis generally last around three weeks and cause intense itching. Once the blisters of dyshidrosis dry, your skin may appear scaly.

Treatment for dyshidrosis most often includes creams or ointments that you rub on the affected skin. In severe cases, your doctor may suggest corticosteroid pills, such as prednisone, or injections. Dyshidrosis is also called dyshidrotic eczema and pompholyx

Symptoms

The blisters associated with dyshidrosis occur most commonly on the sides of the fingers and the palms. Sometimes the soles of the feet also can be affected. The blisters are usually small — about the width of a standard pencil lead — and grouped in clusters, with an appearance similar to tapioca.

In more-severe cases, the small blisters may merge to form larger blisters. Skin affected by dyshidrosis can be painful and very itchy. The blisters dry and flake off in about three weeks.

Dyshidrosis tends to recur fairly regularly for months or years.

When to see a doctor

Call your doctor if you have a rash on your hands or feet that doesn't go away on its own.

Causes

The exact cause of dyshidrosis isn't known. It can be associated with a similar skin disorder called atopic dermatitis (eczema), as well as with allergic conditions, such as hay fever. Eruptions may be seasonal in people with nasal allergies.

Risk factors

Risk factors for dyshidrosis include:

  • Stress. Dyshidrosis appears to be more common during times of emotional or physical stress.
  • Exposure to certain metals. These include cobalt and nickel — usually in an industrial setting.
  • Sensitive skin. People who develop a rash after contact with certain irritants are more likely to experience dyshidrosis.
  • Atopic dermatitis. Some people with atopic dermatitis may develop dyshidrotic eczema.

Complications

For most people with dyshidrosis, it's just an itchy inconvenience. For others, the pain and itching may limit the use of their hands or feet. Intense scratching can increase the risk of a bacterial infection developing in the affected skin.

Prevention

Because the cause of dyshidrosis is generally unknown, there's no proven way to prevent this condition. You may help prevent the condition by managing stress and avoiding exposure to metal salts, such as cobalt and nickel.

Good skin care practices may help protect the skin as well. These include:

  • Using mild cleansers and lukewarm water to wash your hands and drying your hands well
  • Moisturizing regularly
  • Wearing gloves
Neem Oil for Eczema
Practitoners of Ayurvedic medicine use Neem oil for Eczema and many other skin issues. Learn how it works to treat the symptoms of eczema including redness, itchiness, and irritation

Here at Lovely Greens I hand make all my bath and beauty products from natural ingredients on the Isle of Man. Amongst them is my Neem Treatment Balm which contains Neem oil. Whether you know a lot about Neem oil or nothing at all, I wanted to explain a little bit more about it and why many of my customers use my product for their eczema.

What is Neem oil?
Neem oil is pressed from the nuts and seeds of the Neem tree, native to the Indian subcontinent. Neem is used widely in the Ayurveda system of medicine, one of the world’s oldest holistic medical systems where it is considered sacred and a symbol of good health.

It’s not just the oil of Neem that is useful. Several parts of the Neem tree have been used in medicine throughout history for a variety of purposes. The earliest Sanskrit medical writings note the medicinal benefits of Neem’s seeds, oil, bark, roots and fruits. Neem in all its forms has had various uses, from creating beauty products, to treating a variety of skin ailments. People have used its twigs to clean their teeth and have ingested it in the form of tea to maintain general well-being.

Used to treat skin disorders
In India, the Neem tree has made a name for itself as the ‘village pharmacy’ and continues to be considered a divine gift from nature and trusted solution to many health conditions. Renowned for its wonderful healing powers, the Neem tree has more recently been introduced to tropic climates around the globe. You can find it in around 30 countries internationally, including in South America, Africa and Asia.

Neem oil नीम का तेल continues to be used by many around the world, and as is widely recognised as an effective antiseptic that can be used to treat a variety of skin disorders.
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