If you look at these red and painful bumps, you might suffer from this disease.

With the arrival of fine days, you hope to enjoy the sun ... but now painful blisters appear on your hands or feet. Redness, itching, peeling skin? This could be dyshidrotic eczema. This common skin condition, although unknown, can be attenuated if properly managed. Discover its symptoms, causes and the best solutions for relieving your skin.
Eczema: a more complex skin problem than it seems

Eczema is a generic term that includes several skin conditions that cause inflammation of the skin. Contrary to popular belief, it is neither contagious nor systematically linked to allergies. It affects millions of people around the world and can appear in childhood. Its symptoms include redness, itching and sometimes oozing blisters.

Among the different forms, dyshidrotic eczema is distinguished by its impact on the hands and feet, resulting in painful and persistent blisters.

Dyshidrotic Eczema: a skin condition with very different symptoms

Also known as pompholyx, dyshidrotic eczema is manifested by the appearance of liquid-filled blisters on:

The edges of the fingers and toes
The palms of the hands
The soles of the feet

These blisters result in:

Intense itching
A desquamation (peeling skin)
A burning and pain sensation

Expirations are often seasonal, with a spike in spring. They can last for several weeks and become very uncomfortable if they are not treated.

What are the causes of dyshidrotic eczema?

The exact cause remains uncertain, but several factors increase the risk of developing this condition:

Genetic predisposition: family history of eczema or atopic dermatitis
Stress and anxiety: flare-ups are often compounded by fatigue and stress
Seasonal allergy: more common in people prone to spring allergies
Exposure to irritants: frequent contact with water, chemicals, aggressive soaps
Excessive sweating: moisture trapped in the skin promotes flare-ups

Women are twice as affected as men, and the first symptoms usually appear between the ages of 20 and 40.

How to treat dyshidrotic eczema

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