Dyshidrotic Eczema

Looks like I have this, got it really bad on my left foot and it looks pretty unsightly. I can post pics if you want?

Looks as though this might be spreading to my hands as well, there are little clear bumps turning up on my right index finger. I got to say im quite worried about this! If my had starts to look anything like my foot then im going to look a mess!

So far this is only self diagnosed but from what I read and have seen on the net its looking very likely.

So anyone else suffered from this, what was your experience... the stories sound very ugly! Just what I need.

[dizzyblonde]

I have eczema in various places, I can tell you Nick it doesn't start on your foot and spread.
You sure you haven't got a form of athletes foot thats spread to your hands?

Sorry mate.. but I would advise an immediate trip to a doctor or skin specialists.

different factors which may trigger the outbreak of dyshidrosis such as allergens, stress or seasonal changes. Emotional stress may also further aggravate the condition.

are you stressed???

go to the doctor .. self diagnosis over the internet isnt the best idea.. it could be worse!!!

[Bri w]

Originally Posted by ThEGr33k

Looks like I have this, got it really bad on my left foot and it looks pretty unsightly. I can post pics if you want?

Looks as though this might be spreading to my hands as well, there are little clear bumps turning up on my right index finger. I got to say im quite worried about this! If my had starts to look anything like my foot then im going to look a mess!

So far this is only self diagnosed but from what I read and have seen on the net its looking very likely.

So anyone else suffered from this, what was your experience... the stories sound very ugly! Just what I need.

Doctors for you young man.

My ex, and two of my children to a lesser extent suffer from it.

If you manage it properly you can minimise the damage (scaring), and have lengthy periods when it doesn't flare up at all.

Basically, sort out appropriate clothing - cottons etc. Make sure your washing powders are sympathetic to your condition. Hypo-allegenic shampoos etc. There is an oil you can get to put in the bath which helps. Get a good hand moisturiser - Neutragena (Norwegian I think) is expensive but excellent. If its causing you to scratch it, wear cotton mitts in bed - looks stupid but scratching whilst you are asleep can really cause a lot of damage.

Foods; I'm a bit rusty on this one but read up on foodstuffs that can help. Amd also what to avoid.

Try and avoid stressful situations, and if you are really mobile emigrate somewhere warm and dry.

Good luck.

Betnovate RD Cream---applied lightly morning and night after washing.
I was born with Eczema and tried every conceivable remedy.the above does not cure it but keeps it 99% under control. Just occasionally you may have a mild flare up but it normally goes after 24-36hrs.
By the way this is only available on prescription

[Paul the 6th]

Yeah I got banging eczema mate. My feet can look fine and healthy one week, then about 2 weeks later they're falling to bits and peeling like they've been sunburned (different to what you've got by the sounds of it). Also get it around my eyes, arms and back depending on the time of year - middle of summer I'm fine, in the dead of winter I'm terrible for it.

I've had alsorts of creams from the doctors and stuff over the years - currently aveeno colloidal oatmeal stuff is the only moisturiser I can use which doesn't make my skin feel like it's on fire, and Elecon steroid for when the moisturiser doesn't cut it. Doc's have also said that a combination of steroid and aveeno is best as the steroid can work effectively when the skin is hydrated and moisturised..

If you use the creams/ointments as directed, it should clear up quite easily..

edit: oh and by the way, eczema can be caused by alsorts of stuff like bad diet, lack of sleep, stress etc.. so have a think about things that might have changed for you recently which could be causing it

[dizzyblonde]

I've used many steroid creams over the years, they just prevent and don't cure. They aren't particularly advised over long periods of time.
However I have been prescribed with Aveeno Colloidal oatmeal lotion, which is a very rich moisturiser. It is the only thing to have ever worked, it sooths the itch and somehow, completely irradicates the rash, or patches of sore skin.
I man blessed with it covering large patches over my shoulder blades, hands, boobs, legs, behind knees, and down calves(varicose excema) nasty nasty itch that burns and you want to rip your skin off! I have scarred patches down my calves from driving my nails in...Aveeno stops it within a day

[yorkie_chris]

Originally Posted by Dicky Ticker

Betnovate RD Cream---applied lightly morning and night after washing.

+1

I get eczema on the inside of my arms and it can flare up for seemingly no reason (cheap fleeces!), big lumps like some allergic reaction to something then really itchy. One or 2 applications of betnovate and guaranteed it will faded and won't come back for a fortnight or more.

It doesn't appear to be itching toooo much. I had a tiny bit of itching when it first started a week ago, I popped the little spot things (probably shouldnt?) and left it at that. Had another good look last night and there were a load more there and the skin had gone red and sore looking though again felt fine... Like I say im not bothered about it just being on my foot/feet id happily live with that as no one really see's them!

I hope these little bumps that look similar (but in an early stage) to what are on my feet arnt the same and just something "normal". I really done like the idea of bad hands, I work in a pretty public place with thousands (literally) of people around... sigh.