Dyshidrotic Eczema

[kokorox]

Does anyone know any homeopathic medicines that might help? I seem to be allergic to most of the stuff that the doctors give me... It's on my hands and feet, my right hand is the worst though.

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Feet-
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Left Hand-
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Right Hand-
http://i138.photobucket.com/albums/q278/otherwise_x/DSC01742.jpg

Anything would be helpful. Thanks!

[minx3]

try washing with baby shampoo or baby wash i was happy with the result on my son

[Ali17312]

I have been using Triamcinolone Acetonide Ointment 0.1% on my hands for the last few years, and it seems to help by lessening the dryness of the infected skin. It is a bit greasy, but it's better than the cracked and bleeding skin.

[BhumikaMD]

Hi,

This could be dyshidrotic eczema. Dyshidrosis, also termed Dyshidrotic Eczema, Pompholyx and Dyshidrotic Dermatitis, is a skin condition that is characterized by small blisters on the hands or feet. It is an acute, chronic, or recurrent dermatosis of the fingers, palms, and soles, characterized by a sudden onset of many deep-seated pruritic, clear vesicles; later, scaling, fissures and lichenification occur.

Your doctor may prescribe anti-itching medications called anti-pruritics or antihistamines, such as diphenhydramine (Benadryl) or loratadine (Claritin), to help alleviate itching.

Wet or cold compresses can help alleviate itching, increase the effectiveness of the topical creams and minimize blisters.

For mild-moderate eczema a weak steroid may be used (e.g. hydrocortisone or desonide), whilst more severe cases require a higher-potency steroid (e.g. clobetasol propionate, fluocinonide).

If these treatments aren't effective, your doctor may recommend a special kind of ultraviolet light therapy called psoralen plus ultraviolet A (PUVA). This treatment combines exposure to ultraviolet light (phototherapy) with drugs that help make your skin more receptive to the effects of ultraviolet light (psoralens).

It would be advisable to consult a skin specialist for your symptoms and a proper clinical examination.

Let us know if you need any other information and post us on how you are doing.

Regards.