How to get rid of dyshidrotic eczema

This form of eczema produces small, deep-seated, intensely itchy blisters, most often on the sides of the fingers, palms, toes, or soles. The blisters can dry, peel, and leave cracked or tender skin. Heat, sweating, frequent wet work, metals, and fragranced products may aggravate symptoms, although a trigger is not always clear.

A clinician may examine the pattern and ask about exposures before deciding whether another problem, such as a fungal infection, needs consideration. See the page on Dyshidrotic Eczema for a broader overview.

Use lukewarm water, a gentle fragrance-free cleanser, and a thick bland moisturiser after washing. Keep hands and feet cool and dry, change damp socks, and use protective gloves with a soft cotton lining for cleaning. Do not burst blisters; broken skin is easier to irritate and infect.

A dermatologist may prescribe a short course of a suitable topical corticosteroid. Persistent or extensive disease may need a different plan, such as Narrowband UVB Phototherapy, after an assessment. Treatment choice depends on the body site, skin thickness, severity, and pregnancy or medication history.

Arrange a medical review if the rash keeps returning, interferes with sleep or walking, or does not settle with gentle skin care. Seek prompt care for spreading redness, warmth, swelling, pus, fever, or increasing pain, which can signal infection. A rapidly worsening rash or severe swelling also deserves urgent assessment.

Ask whether the pattern fits dyshidrotic eczema, which exposures could be worsening it, how long to use prescribed treatment, and what to do when the next flare begins. Ask whether testing for contact allergy or infection is appropriate if the appearance is unusual.