Comments on: Dyshidrosis

By: Mir

Mir — Tue, 24 May 2011 18:44:16 +0000

I had this problem for over 16 years, sometimes I couldn’t sleep due to the itch in my hands, it was terrible, so I went to a dermatologist, had some medications and the problem disappear for one week, then, the same again. I found out that some fragrances, tomato, harsh quemical(like clorox) and stress trigger the condition, so I tried to avoid them as much as I could, but impossible to control it 100%. Two months ago, I went to a nutriologist, he told me that was caused by a poor cell health, he gave me vitamins A,B,D & E and minerals and after one month of treatment my hands are not longer dry or itchy. Even the dry ankle disappear. I’m amazed in how my skin has changed after taking vitamins.

By: Trish

Trish — Fri, 04 Feb 2011 23:30:51 +0000

I have had this for almost a year, constant with maybe a week or two that was mild. I have seen 4 dermatologist and even my Rheumatologist looked puzzled at the way it was progressing. He did some blood work (I also have Systemic Lupus) and he thinks that it might be directly related to Lupus. I have a very delicate GI system and have had hundreds of thousands of dollars in test and surgeries. My (dyshidrosis) did not start until I had one of the stomach surgeries and my Liver enzymes elevated up to 580. The emergency room doctors were about to admit me to the drug/alcohol unit at the hospital because they thought I was doing street drugs or binge drinking. I have never done either one…..
Started on more steroids today even though I now have Osteoporosis from the past 15 years of steroids to help treat Lupus caused inflamation.
No one in my family has ever had anything like this and I come from a very large family. It’s been a long struggle and I don’t see any light at the end of my tunnel.

By: Marika

Marika — Sun, 03 Oct 2010 05:03:35 +0000

Just diagnosed with this condition. It started, one week ago, on palms of my hands. I THOUGHT it was a delayed hypersensitibity reaction. My dermatologist said it can sometimes be triggered by athletes foot ( which I had for first time). It all started with an itch/bumps between two toes. I wonder if that set off my hands. The terrible thing is that I wear gloves (I’m in healthcare) and this can aggravate the condition. I also think severe stress triggered it.

By: Audrey

Audrey — Sun, 05 Sep 2010 01:35:55 +0000

I just got some of these blisters on one of my toes – only the one and the itch is pretty minimal. Terrified it’s going to get worse. I suspect wearing shoes all summer caused it. I heard it is hereditary but no one in my family has it. It’s very upsetting.

By: S.S.

S.S. — Fri, 09 Jul 2010 16:16:54 +0000

For many years I had few patches of tiny blisters show up now and then on the palm of my hand. That was when I was living in California. I have been living in Taiwan for last five years (where it is hot and humid) and about 8 months ago those tiny blister appeared in few different parts of the hand and spread very fast when I scratched them with hatred. I visited two dermatologists and was told it was due to toxic chemicals from soaps and other daily products. Was given some tropical creams and steroids. One pharmacist said it’s fungus and told me to apply anti-fungus cream. So far (after many months) nothing has worked and it has spread to both hands and left foot. Some days are severe and some days are mild. Can’t tell what activates it . Few days ago I visited a Chinese herbal doctor and was told that it was caused due to lack of blood circulation to the hands and feet. ????? Don’t know who/what to believe anymore…

By: RL

RL — Sat, 05 Jun 2010 01:06:24 +0000

Initially my GP thought it was athlete’s foot as it was very mild and only on my big toe. However, things got worse (all toes and a little bit on hands) after spending holiday in a hot country. I was perscribed antibiotics and topical steroid cream – neither of them worked. The steroid cream is ‘evil’; it ruins treated skin. After researching, I’ve decided to go for natural remedies, i.e. calendula cream and tea as well as dead sea salts. So far so good. It just takes time to heal. It only itches at night so I apply witch hazel gel – it works. I have my toes out as much as possible. I’d recommend avoiding the heat and sun (that’s how my condition got worse).

By: MMM

MMM — Wed, 02 Jun 2010 13:25:00 +0000

I was just diagnosed yesterday. I too thought it was athlete’s foot until it popped up on my hands. The itching is intense. Apparently I was doing everything wrong but it is good to know how to treat it. It is worse with the heat and sun. I can barely tolerate wearing my work shoes and gloves anymore. Good luck everyone.

By: SMB

SMB — Sun, 30 May 2010 21:05:55 +0000

I have had this since I was 14 years old and it all started with an allergic reaction to a metallic ring.
Since then, I get it whenever I’m stressed out or my immune system is down. I always get it at the beginning of summer as well, there must be a connection to this…

By: DLH

DLH — Sun, 30 May 2010 15:55:05 +0000

I have had this on and off for yrs and have only just realised what it is. I presumed it was athletes foot. I will go to the doctors next week to see what they can do.

By: JMH

JMH — Fri, 28 May 2010 12:00:13 +0000

This happens to me at the start of every summer & appears with the heat. No websites mentione this connection.