BACKGROUND: Dyshidrotic palmoplantar eczema is a frequent disease often running a chronic relapsing course. Topical glucocorticosteroids form the mainstay of therapy, and alternatives are urgently ...

Egan and colleagues described five patients who had dyshidrotic eczema unresponsive to conventional therapy or who were intolerant of glucocorticoids. The patients experienced clearing or ...

Trench foot is not contagious. Dyshidrotic eczema can cause itchy blisters on the fingers, toes, and soles of the feet. According to the National Eczema Association, it is most common in adults ...

Common types of eczema include atopic dermatitis, contact dermatitis, dyshidrotic eczema and nummular eczema. Atopic dermatitis most often affects children and is chronic, which means it’s long ...

Scrotal eczema can cause itchiness in the crotch area. The exact cause is unclear, but various medical treatments and home remedies can help alleviate symptoms. Eczema, or dermatitis, is a term ...

A person may be able to treat eczema without steroids. Possible treatment options include topical calcineurin inhibitors, crisaborole, JAK inhibitors, and more. Corticosteroids (steroids ...

Eczema affects 31.6 million in the US, with atopic dermatitis being a common subtype. It involves impaired skin barrier function and abnormal immune responses. The study found a significant ...

Infected eczema occurs when a virus or bacteria gets into an open wound or cracked skin at the site of a rash. These infections worsen existing symptoms. It is important for a doctor to treat ...

Eczema symptoms can be triggered by environmental factors such as allergens, climate, certain foods, hormones, stress, and dry skin. Not everyone with eczema has the same triggers, which is why it's ...

If you suffer from frequent eczema flare-ups, there could be more environmental factors (both indoor and outdoor) at play than you realize. Eczema, also known as atopic dermatitis, can cause a ...

Managing eczema can be challenging, especially when the weather isn’t on your side. Different climates can either soothe or aggravate your skin, making it essential to understand how your ...