There is no known cause of dyshidrotic eczema, only suspicions abound. However, in the absence of our knowledge about causes, there are some known things that can be done to treat this form of eczema. As you read this page some of the suspect causes and their treatment will become clearer. With this information you may be able to see something that opens your eyes so that you can see your comfort zone.
Fungal infections
Dyshydrotic eczema is believed to have some connections with fungal infections. It has been noted that when certain fungal infections are treated that hand eczema was found to have gone away along with the infection. When the fungus returned, so did the eczema.
Emotional stress
The hypothesis that emotional stress contributes to dyshydrotic eczema is widely believed. It has yet to be proven incorrect. Many hand eczema sufferers have reported the flare up during times of high stress, and when stress reduction techniques are employed the effects of hand eczema have subsided.
Ingesting nickel
The metal nickel is also believed to play a role in the existence of hand eczema. When eczema sufferers with nickel fillings have had the fillings removed there was a corresponding decrease and/or cessation of complications associated with hand eczema.
Treatments for hand eczema varies with the severity of the problem.
Soaking
Soaking the affected parts in a solution of vinegar and water, or bath salts good for eczema for up to fifteen minutes at a time, four times per day have been effective at correcting the situation. The result was the the blisters that form in the skin were seen to have dried up.
Emollients and moisturizers
Moisturizers are good when it comes to treating hand eczema. Like other forms of eczema the moisturizers will help protect the skin from cracking when the itch begins. It should be noted for your information that the lesions and blisters that accompany hand eczema are deeper within the skin that with other forms of eczema. It sometimes feels as if you are scratching plastic. You also find that when you pull the head off of one of the blisters a thick fluid (only a small amount) is inside the blister and the blister itself does not even look like a sore spot, or a spot where an injury has taken place. It looks like healthy skin (underneath) with the skin on top of it missing. It looks as if nothing was wrong in that place.
