Dyshidrosis

Dyshidrosis
Other names	Recurrent vesicular palmoplantar dermatitis (RVPD),[1][2] acute vesiculobullous hand eczema,[3] dyshidrotic dermatitis,[4] dyshidrotic eczema,[5] pompholyx,[a] cheiropompholyx,[a] podopompholyx[a]
The characteristic vesicles of dyshidrosis on a finger
Pronunciation	/ˌdɪshaɪˈdroʊsɪs/[6]
Specialty	Dermatology
Symptoms	Itchy blisters on the palms of the hands, sides of fingers, or bottoms of the feet[7]
Complications	skin thickening[7]
Usual onset	Often recurrent[8]
Duration	Heal over 3 weeks[7][8]
Causes	Unknown[8]
Diagnostic method	Based on symptoms[8]
Differential diagnosis	Pustular psoriasis, scabies[7]
Treatment	Avoiding triggers, barrier cream, steroid cream, antihistamines[7][8]
Frequency	1-3% of population[9][10]

Dyshidrosis is a type of dermatitis, characterized by itchy vesicles of 1–2 mm in size, on the palms of the hands, sides of fingers, or bottoms of the feet.^[8] Outbreaks usually conclude within three to four weeks, but often recur.^[4][8] Repeated attacks may result in fissures and skin thickening.^[7] The cause of the condition is not known.^[8]

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