Dyshidrotic Eczema  Teen information

Dyshidrotic eczema, also known as dyshidrotic dermatitis, is an itchy rash that occurs on the hands and feet. Dyshidrotic eczema looks like blisters on the skin. Sometimes the blisters are very small, like pinpoints, and sometimes they are larger, covering almost the whole palm or foot. The fluid inside the blister can be clear or white to yellow. It is not known what causes this condition, but it is more common in people with eczema; even in people without sensitive skin, it seems to be triggered by the same things that trigger eczema: cold, dry air or contact with irritants that bother the skin. In other people, a warm, moist climate may be the trigger. Do not pop the blisters of dyshidrotic eczema because of the risk of infection. A doctor may prescribe a cream to help the rash heal.