Dyshidrosis

Dyshidrosis
Other namesRecurrent vesicular palmoplantar dermatitis (RVPD),[1][2] acute vesiculobullous hand eczema,[3] dyshidrotic dermatitis,[4] dyshidrotic eczema,[5] pompholyx,[a] cheiropompholyx,[a] podopompholyx[a]
The characteristic vesicles of dyshidrosis on a finger
Pronunciation
SpecialtyDermatology
SymptomsItchy blisters on the palms of the hands, sides of fingers, or bottoms of the feet[7]
Complicationsskin thickening[7]
Usual onsetOften recurrent[8]
DurationHeal over 3 weeks[7][8]
CausesUnknown[8]
Diagnostic methodBased on symptoms[8]
Differential diagnosisPustular psoriasis, scabies[7]
TreatmentAvoiding triggers, barrier cream, steroid cream, antihistamines[7][8]
Frequency1-3% of population[9][10]

Dyshidrosis is a type of dermatitis, characterized by itchy vesicles of 1–2 mm in size, on the palms of the hands, sides of fingers, or bottoms of the feet.[8] Outbreaks usually conclude within three to four weeks, but often recur.[4][8] Repeated attacks may result in fissures and skin thickening.[7] The cause of the condition is not known.[8]

  1. ^ Scotelaro-Alves, Hugo Guimarães; Fernandes, Nurimar Conceição; Ramos-e-Silva, Marcia (3 Jan 2019). "Clinical profile of recurrent vesicular palmoplantar dermatitis in children and adolescents". Clinical, Cosmetic and Investigational Dermatology. 12. Dove Medical Press: 23–28. doi:10.2147/CCID.S150778. PMC 6322509. PMID 30655684. Recurrent vesicular palmoplantar dermatitis (RVPD) is the current and more accurate terminology for the condition that was previously referred to as dyshidrosis or 'pompholyx'.
  2. ^ Al Khalifa, Nayla; Raees, Mazen; Khalifa, Salman; Al Juffairi, Eman (23 January 2024). "Pediatric Recurrent Vesicular Palmoplantar Dermatitis Presenting with Pyrexia: A Case Report". Archives of Clinical and Medical Case Reports. 8. Fortune Journals: 13–15. ISSN 2575-9655. Retrieved 16 May 2024.
  3. ^ James, William; Berger, Timothy; Elston, Dirk (2005). Andrews' Diseases of the Skin: Clinical Dermatology (10th ed.). Saunders. ISBN 0-7216-2921-0.
  4. ^ a b "Pompholyx". Patient. 2014-02-26. Archived from the original on 3 August 2016. Retrieved 11 August 2016.
  5. ^ a b Rapini, Ronald P.; Bolognia, Jean L.; Jorizzo, Joseph L. (2007). Dermatology: 2-Volume Set. St. Louis: Mosby. ISBN 978-1-4160-2999-1.
  6. ^ "Dyshidrosis". Merriam-Webster Online. Merriam-Webster. 2014. Archived from the original on 15 April 2014. Retrieved 14 April 2014.
  7. ^ a b c d e f Lofgren, SM; Warshaw, EM (December 2006). "Dyshidrosis: epidemiology, clinical characteristics, and therapy". Dermatitis: Contact, Atopic, Occupational, Drug. 17 (4): 165–81. doi:10.2310/6620.2006.05021. PMID 17150166.
  8. ^ a b c d e f g h Colomb-Lippa, D; Klingler, AM (July 2011). "Dyshidrosis". Journal of the American Academy of Physician Assistants. 24 (7): 54. PMID 21748961.
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