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Patients who are dealing with the effects of dyshidrotic eczema experience outbreaks of blisters on their hands and feet, and sometimes in the folds of the skin where sweat accumulates. The skin disorder causes intense itching symptoms that increase the size of the blisters after scratching. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Blisters caused by dyshidrotic eczema fill with yellowish-clear pus that weeps from any broken blisters, forming crusty yellow deposits around the affected area. Medical science is unable to provide an exact reason for the cause of the condition, and patients will have to endure the outbreak for up to three weeks after symptoms appear.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Some doctors believe that eczema is a type of autoimmune disorder where the immune system attacks healthy skin cells, causing the formation of eczema blisters. In some cases, the blisters may appear after excessive sweating, such as wearing neoprene supports on the knees or ankles during training. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Here are eight symptoms of dyshidrotic eczema.
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1.    Blistering on the Hands<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Patients who are dealing with the effects of dyshidrotic eczema <\/a>may notice that the disease starts to present small bumps between the fingers, that spread to other regions of the hands, including the palms. As the condition develops, the blisters grow larger and start to present itching symptoms.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

If the patient starts to scratch the affected area, the blisters may burst, causing a clear to yellowish pus to leak from the damaged area of the skin. This pus does not spread the surface area of the blisters, but it can increase symptoms of irritation as the discharge starts to dry. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Some patients may find that the blisters on the palms start first, with the area below the thumb being the primary site for the start of the rash. Patients may find that itching increases symptoms of irritability, and if they keep scratching, the condition keeps progressing, until the hands feel like they are on fire.
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2.    Blistering on the Feet<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Patients who are suffering from an outbreak of dyshidrotic eczema may find that the condition starts of the feet instead of the hands, or it may occur in both places at once. Most patients who are suffering from dyshidrotic eczema, experience the outbreak on the top of their feet, making it challenging to wear shoes and socks. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

As a result of the itching <\/a>symptoms, patients may find that the blisters on their feet are far more challenging to manage. When the itching starts, the feet may swell, and the affected individual may have to resort to wearing sandals or no shoes until the rash begins to subside.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n

This effect makes the skin disorder a pain to deal with, especially for those individuals who work for companies that demand they wear footwear at all times. Also, walking around barefoot in the wintertime is not a possibility. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Outbreaks of dyshidrotic eczema may last for up to 3-weeks, and affected individuals cannot afford to take this much time off of work to manage their symptoms, posing a challenge for people who are dealing with the skin disorder.
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3.    Itching and Burning <\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Patients who are dealing with the onset of an attack of dyshidrotic eczema find that The bumps causing the condition show up slowly at first, presenting only mild symptoms of inflammation and irritation<\/a>.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n

However, after 24 to 36-hours, the blisters start to increase itching symptoms. The compulsion to scratch the blisters can become overwhelming at times, and patients may scratch the blisters, even though they know that this action will intensify their symptoms. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Children who are suffering from the itching and irritation associated with the condition may scratch their skin raw in an attempt to gain relief from their symptoms. However, this does not stop the itching, and the blisters may increase in size and severity, transferring to other areas of the feet and hands. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Patients may gain some relief from itching symptoms with the use of calamine lotion. The lotion has a cooling effect on the skin, reducing irritation.
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4.    Sweating<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Patients who are dealing with an attack of dyshidrotic eczema may find that they experience excessive sweating <\/a>around the sites where blisters start to occur. The sweating increases the irritability of the affected areas, increasing itching symptoms.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

In most cases, sweating occurs due to the skin compensating for the affected area. When we sweat, we release minerals along with body fluids. These minerals may exacerbate the itching symptoms in patients, causing them to scratch. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Unfortunately, the affected area may already be moist or wet with sweat, and the patient will notice a stinging sensation if they open any of the blisters while scratching.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Doctors recommend that patients ice the area to reduce inflammation and irritation of the skin. After icing, the patient should cover the affected area with calamine lotion to calm the skin and reduce the itching symptoms. Patients should do their best to ensure the affected area remains dry.
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5.    Duration<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

The blisters <\/a>caused by dyshidrotic eczema will stick around for up to three weeks after the first presenting symptoms in the patient. During this time, the blisters remain itchy and weep pus after scratching.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The irritation and itching caused by the blisters are challenging for an adult to endure, but children may find the symptoms unbearable. As a result, kids affected by the skin disorder tend to scratch more because they do not have any experience with managing the condition, and they have a lower threshold for dealing with irritation and pain caused by the blisters.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Kids who frequently scratch their blisters may cause the rash to spread to other areas, such as under the soles of the feet and the palms of the hands. Some patients may also find that they develop the blisters in other areas of the body, such as the folds in the skin at the knees and elbows.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

After the condition subsides, the patient may still have to endure tight, dry skin for a few days until it recovers completely. During this time, it’s best to treat the affected area with vitamin E oil and moisturizer to accelerate the healing process.
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6. Crusted Skin<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Patients who are dealing with the effects of dyshidrotic eczema start to develop skin irritation that leads to the formation of blisters. At first, the blisters show up as tiny bumps on the skin, typically between the fingers. The patient may not pay attention to the blisters in the early stages, and only realize they have a skin disorder after the blisters start to grow in size. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

The friction <\/a>of rubbing your fingers together or scratching with your nails causes the blisters to enlarge. As a result, pus starts to come to the surface of the skin, and further itching may cause the blisters to break, resulting in a clear to yellowish discharge to leak from the open wound.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The blisters dry up after popping and form yellow crusting around the affected area. If the patient decides to wash the crusts off in the shower, the blisters may reopen, causing further weeping of pus.
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7.    Inflamed Skin<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

One of the first signs of dyshidrotic eczema is the appearance of inflammation in the skin around the affected area. The hands and fingers are typically the first sites on the body where blisters start to appear. However, the rash may also show up on the tops of the feet, and spread to the soles. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Rashes <\/a>on the tops of the feet present a challenge for patients, and they may be unable to wear socks or shoes without the blisters showing severe itching symptoms. If the patient does decide to wear socks and shoes, they may notice an exacerbation in inflammation and itching symptoms after their feet warm up and start to sweat.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Doctors recommend that patients use OTC anti-inflammatories to reduce inflammation and curb itching symptoms. In some cases, coating the feet in calamine lotion, and letting it dry before putting on shoes and socks may subdue itching symptoms for a few hours.
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8. Risk Factors<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

There are a set of risk factors<\/a> that make some people more prone to developing dyshidrotic eczema than others. Certain environmental factors and stimuli may be responsible for initiating flareups in patients. Here is a list of contributing risk factors that may increase your chances of developing this skin disorder.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

High-stress levels \u2013 Increases in cortisol levels caused by stress harms your health. Cortisol imbalance may cause numerous disruptions in chemical signals within the body, causing the onset of autoimmune disorders and eczema. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Seasonal allergies \u2013 People who have allergies may find that they experience outbreaks of dyshidrotic eczema during the early spring and summer, due to allergens being most active at this time of the year.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Excessive sweating \u2013 Athletes that use neoprene athletic supports on the knees, ankles, and elbows are at a higher risk of developing dyshidrotic eczema.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Exposure to chemicals and certain metals \u2013 Certain metals like nickel and cobalt may cause the onset of dyshidrotic eczema. Chemicals like VOCs found in clothes may also cause the start of the skin disorder as well.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\r\n

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