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Pompholyx Information: Pompholyx eczema, Pompholyx dyshidrosis
Other names: Dyshidrosis, Dyshidrotic eczema What are Pompholyx?
Pompholyx is similar to atopic dermatitis, which is common in infants and small children (affecting about one in seven), but it usually clears before adulthood. Pompholyx is a common type of eczema affecting the hands (cheiropompholyx), and sometimes the feet (pedopompholyx). It is also known as dyshidrotic eczema or vesicular eczema of the hands and/or feet.
Pompholyx Symptoms & Signs
Here are the list of Pompholyx Symptoms & Signs
- Intense itching at the site of the blistering.
- Cracks or fissures on the fingers or toes.
- Pain may occur with larger blisters.
Pompholyx Cause
Here are the list of Pompholyx Cause The exact cause is not known. Some investigators consider it is caused by abnormal sweating. The condition may be mild with only a little peeling, or very severe with big blisters and cracks which prevent work.
Pompholyx Treatment
Topical and systemic corticosteroids help some patients dramatically. Since this is a chronic problem, systemic steroids are generally not appropriate therapy. A high-potency topical steroid used early in the attack may help abort the flare and ameliorate pruritus. Topical steroids are also important in treating the scaling and fissuring that are seen after the vesicular phase. It is essential that patients avoid anything that irritates the skin; they should wear cotton gloves inside vinyl gloves when doing dishes or other wet chores, use long-handled brushes instead of sponges, and use a hand cream after washing the hands. Patients respond to PUVA therapy and injection of botulinum toxin into the palms as for hyperhidrosis. Here are the list of Pompholyx Treatment:
- Moisturizers
- Strong topical steroids
- Avoid scratching
- Oral anti-pruritics such as Atarax or Benadryl may alleviate itching
Pompholyx Prognosis
For most patients, the disease is an inconvenience. For some, vesiculobullous hand eczema can be incapacitating.
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