| Dyshidrosis, also known as Dyshidrotic Eczema, is a | | | | strenghten the immune system and eliminating toxins |
| chronic skin condition which is characterized by small | | | | from the body. You can check out the various |
| blisters on the hands and feet. The name "Dyshidrosis" | | | | methods to achieve a strong immune system via |
| comes from the word "dyshidrotic" which means "bad | | | | feeding the body the right food at Having the basics |
| sweating" which was deemed as the cause. | | | | taken care of, here are some of the home remedies |
| Sometimes it is also known as Pompholyx which | | | | you can try to get relief for Dyshidrosis: |
| means "bubble" in Greek referring to the blisters on the | | | | - Use emollients frequently to prevent cracking and |
| skin. In some cases, pmpholx refers to hand | | | | itching. Avoid petroleum jelly as it does not absorb into |
| dyshidrosis. This skin condition is not contagious to | | | | the skin. |
| others, but it can cause extreme stress and pain to | | | | - Try soaking in sea salts or epson salts. Some found |
| the sufferers. Not to mention the unsightly nature of | | | | relief in soaking in white vinegar. |
| the condition can cause social anxiety and low self | | | | - Avoid harsh shampoos and body wash. Stick with |
| esteem. | | | | gentle bath oil. If you are having flare ups, remember to |
| Till today, the definite cause of Dyshidrosis is unknown. | | | | wear gloves when washing hair or bathing. |
| It is often associated with other skin diseases such as | | | | - Avoid nickel if you are allergic to it. Nickel can present |
| atopic dermatitis, contact dermatitis, bacterial infection | | | | in certain types of foods, jewelry, computer keyboards, |
| or excessive stress. However, there are several | | | | dental filling and even bra. |
| probable factors which can aggravate the condition: | | | | - Avoid stressful situations or learn stress |
| - Nickel allergy may be a significant contributing factor | | | | management |
| to dyshidrosis. Tests have shown that dyshidrosis | | | | - Avoid scratching. I know it is easier said than done. |
| sufferers who are given a low nickel diet reported | | | | Try wearing unbleached cotton gloves to protect your |
| having less flare ups. | | | | hands. |
| - Coming into contact with allergens may be the cause. | | | | - Plantain (Plantago major) infused in olive or other oil |
| - Metal toxicity such as copper, mercury and nickel | | | | can be soothing. |
| - Other possible factors include aspirin ingestion, oral | | | | - Wear cotton gloves while reading newspapers, |
| contraceptives, cigarette smoking, and implanted | | | | books and magazines. The lead in the ink may be an |
| metals. | | | | irritant. |
| Unfortunately, since dyshidrosis is a type of eczema, | | | | - Avoid hand sanitizing products which contains alcohol. |
| the most common treatment for dyshidrosis is topical | | | | Alcohol is drying and may aggravate the condition. |
| steroids which can bring about harmful long term | | | | - Wash affected hands and feet with cool water and |
| effects such as skin thinning. Other methods include | | | | apply a moisturizer as soon as possible. |
| the use of Hydrogen Peroxide (35% strength) and | | | | Although dyshidrosis is not life threatening, this skin |
| Potassium Permanganate solution. Both of these can | | | | condition can cause extreme pain and stress to the |
| work to a certain extend but the side effects include | | | | sufferes. While there is no definite treatment for |
| significant burning and itching. | | | | dyshidrosis, one can aid the healing of this condition by |
| Therefore,it is recommended that to treat Dyshidrosis, | | | | practising a healthy lifestyle. For more information on |
| it is necessary to go back to the basics, that is to | | | | this, please visit EczemaFreeNaturally. |