As displayed in this image, the blisters of dyshidrotic dermatitis are often difficult to see due to the thick skin of the palm and fingers. This image displays blisters on the foot of a patient with dyshidrotic dermatitis, which can affect the feet as well as hands. This image displays the rather unusual location of dyshidrotic dermatitis on the palms. Dyshidrotic dermatitis typically causes small, clear fluid blisters at the sides of the fingers, as displayed in the image. This image displays a severe example of dyshidrotic dermatitis on the palms. This image displays a typical case of dyshidrotic dermatitis on the fingers.
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Dyshidrotic Eczema (Dyshidrotic Dermatitis)  Information for adults

Picture of Dyshidrotic Eczema (Dyshidrotic Dermatitis): As displayed in this image, the blisters of dyshidrotic dermatitis are often difficult to see due to the thick skin of the palm and fingers. Divider line
As displayed in this image, the blisters of dyshidrotic dermatitis are often difficult to see due to the thick skin of the palm and fingers.
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Treatments Your Provider May Prescribe
To manage dyshidrotic eczema, your physician may recommend soaks with drying agents if many blisters are present, as well as the removal of irritating agents.
  • Medium- and high-potency topical steroids may be prescribed to be used twice daily. Use of a high-potency topical steroid initially that is tapered as allowed may be most beneficial.
  • An oral steroid (prednisone) may be necessary, but patients often cannot be tapered off this therapy.
  • Chronic, severe disease can be treated with a form of light therapy called PUVA (psoralen and ultraviolet A) phototherapy administered by a dermatologist.
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Last Modified: 22 Dec 2008
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