Dyshidrotic eczema treatment

This condition can produce very itchy or burning blisters on the palms, fingers, soles or toes. After a flare, the blisters may dry and leave peeling, cracks and tenderness. Treatment aims to calm inflammation, protect the skin barrier and reduce triggers, while recognising that relapses can happen. The right choice depends on the severity, location, pattern of recurrence and whether infection or another rash is present.

Use a thick, fragrance-free emollient frequently, especially after washing. Limit contact with detergents, solvents and other irritants; wear suitable protective gloves for wet work and remove them if sweat builds up. A dermatologist may prescribe a topical corticosteroid for a flare and explain where and how to apply it. If disease remains troublesome, narrowband UVB phototherapy may be considered under medical supervision. Do not share prescription creams, use them on broken or infected skin without advice, or scratch blisters open.

Book a dermatology review when symptoms recur, cover a large area, disturb sleep or limit work and walking. Seek prompt care if the skin becomes increasingly red, hot, swollen, painful, oozy or crusted, or if you develop fever. These changes can signal infection and may need treatment separate from eczema care.

Ask what diagnosis has been made, which product should be used first, and how to tell improvement from irritation. Clarify how to protect the skin at work, when light therapy is appropriate, and what to do at the first sign of another flare.