Dyshidrotic eczema

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Overview Symptoms Treatment Prevention

Dyshidrotic eczema

• Moisturizers
• Strong topical steroids
• Avoid scratching
• Oral anti-pruritics such as Atarax or Benadryl may alleviate itching

Dyshidrotic eczema normally resolves without problems. Uninhibited scratching and skin trauma may lead to thick, irritated skin which is more difficult to treat and has a longer healing time.

• Secondary bacterial infection
• Pain and itching which limits the use of the hands

Call if signs or symptoms of infection are present (tenderness, redness, warmth, or fever), or your rash does not clear with simple home therapy.

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