This image displays the scaling and cracked areas of the soles of the feet typical of prolonged dyshidrotic eczema. This image displays deep-appearing blisters typical of dyshidrotic dermatitis. This image displays tiny blisters at the edge of the sole and instep as well as dry, scaling areas. This image displays hands and feet typical of dyshidrotic dermatitis. The small blisters of dyshidrotic dermatitis are often hard to see, while the changes of redness and scaling are readily apparent. This image displays a typical case of dyshidrotic dermatitis on the fingers.
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Dyshidrotic Eczema  A parent's guide to condition and treatment information

Picture of Dyshidrotic Eczema: This image displays the scaling and cracked areas of the soles of the feet typical of prolonged dyshidrotic eczema. Divider line
This image displays the scaling and cracked areas of the soles of the feet typical of prolonged dyshidrotic eczema.
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Treatments Your Provider May Prescribe
  • Soak with drying agents if many blisters are present.
  • Remove substances that are causing the symptoms (irritating agents).
  • Prescribe a medium- or high-potency topical steroid to be used twice daily. Applying a high-potency topical steroid at first and then tapering off gradually may be the most effective treatment.
  • Ultraviolet light treatment or antibiotics may be tried.
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Last Modified: 22 Dec 2008
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