A chronic skin condition called Dyshidrosis has symptoms which include small blisters on the feet and hands. The name originated from the word dyshidrotic which literally means “bad sweating”. At one time this was thought to be the cause.
In your medical symptoms guide it will show this is not contagious to other people but the blisters causes people to stay away and may cause the bearer of Dyshidrosis to have self esteem issues.
The cause of this skin condition is still unknown. Listed below are some thoughts on possible causes.
- There is a thought that an allergy to Nickel may cause this. Those who are put on a diet low in Nickel have less reported flare ups.
- Possibly allergens may be the cause
- a toxic reaction to certain metals
- Ingestion of oral contraceptives, aspirin, cigarette smoking or metals implanted in one’s body.
Since dyshidrosis is a type of eczema, the most common treatment which may be listed in your medical symptoms guide for dyshidrosis is currently topical steroids. These may have long term side effects such as thinning of the skin. Some other suggestions include the use of Hydrogen Peroxide (35% strength) and Potassium Permanganate solution. Both of these may work a little but the side effects may outweigh the benefits.
It may mention in a medical symptoms guide that to treat Dyshidrosis, you will need to go back to the basics. You will need to strengthen your immune system and eliminate toxins from yourself.
There are a number of home remedies that may be helpful in eliminating Dyshidrosis:
- Use lotions. Do not use petroleum jelly as it stays on the base of the skin.
- Take a bath in Epsom salt or try sea salts.
- Use gentle shampoos and bath oils.
- If you find you are allergic to nickel then avoid it.
- Try to avoid as much stress as possible.
- Wear cotton gloves and try not to scratch.
- Wear cotton gloves while reading anything including books, magazines and newspapers. The ink may irritate you. – Avoid hand sanitizing products which contains alcohol. Alcohol is drying and may aggravate the condition.
- Use cool water to wash your hands and feet and keep them moisturized. Wash affected hands and feet with cool water and apply a moisturizer as soon as possible.
Dyshidrosis is not life threatening, this skin condition can cause extreme stress and much pain to anyone suffering from this condition. While there is not currently any definite treatment found in a medical symptoms guide one can work with this disease if one strives for a healthy lifestyle.