This image displays the scaling and cracked areas of the soles of the feet typical of prolonged dyshidrotic eczema. This image displays deep-appearing blisters typical of dyshidrotic dermatitis. This image displays tiny blisters at the edge of the sole and instep as well as dry, scaling areas. This image displays hands and feet typical of dyshidrotic dermatitis. The small blisters of dyshidrotic dermatitis are often hard to see, while the changes of redness and scaling are readily apparent. This image displays a typical case of dyshidrotic dermatitis on the fingers.
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Dyshidrotic Eczema:
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Picture of Dyshidrotic Eczema: This image displays the scaling and cracked areas of the soles of the feet typical of prolonged dyshidrotic eczema. Divider line
This image displays the scaling and cracked areas of the soles of the feet typical of prolonged dyshidrotic eczema.
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Self-Care Guidelines
Help your child with the following:
  • Avoid exposure to harsh or aggravating materials (irritants).
  • Wash hands with mild soaps and cleansers, and frequently apply thick skin-softening (emollient) creams and petrolatum (such as Vaseline®).
  • Apply over-the-counter 1% hydrocortisone cream twice daily to help reduce itching. 
  • Expose the hands and feet to sunlight (but not so long as to burn the skin) to help suppress symptoms.
When to Seek Medical Care
See your child's doctor for evaluation if he or she has a rash on the hands and/or feet that does not improve with self-care measures.
Last Modified: 5 Mar 2008

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