DyshidrosisIf you have dyshidrotic eczema (also called dyshidrosis, pompholyx and vesiculobullous hand eczema) then you have a type of eczema that is either on the hands or the feet that shows up as small little blisters.

It was once thought that dyshidrotic eczema was caused by excessive sweating (dyshidrotic means bad sweating) but that is now unproven and like regular atopic eczema it is believed that dyshidrotic eczema is caused by allergens and stress.

So if you do have it, how do you treat it?

Just like regular eczema, your doctor might prescribe a steroid cream to try and clear it up. While this may work in the short term, it is not recommended for use over an extended period of time as steroid creams have other side effects and can harm your health.

Hydrogen Peroxide has been known to be helpful in certain strengths (one website claims that it should be used between 3% to 27% strength), but it will burn and cause more itching – and it isn’t a long term cure.

The best and safest remedies are those that help relieve the itching and soothe the skin so it can heal itself. Oatmilk has shown to be helpful in controlling itching and burning (soak regular oats in water to get oatmilk).

Since eczema is usually triggered by allergens it is worth getting an allergy test done by your doctor to see if they can find which substances you are allergic to. Also make sure you wear cotton clothing and use cotton bedding so that your skin can breathe.

Avoiding soaps and detergents is also helpful in controlling your eczema.

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