What is dyshidrotic eczema?

Dyshidrotic eczema or dermatitis is a relatively common form of chronic dermatitis affecting the hands and feet. It is characterized recurrent episodes of vesicles on the palms, soles, and lateral aspects of the fingers.

How do members experience dyshidrotic eczema?

Top 5 symptoms reported by people with dyshidrotic eczema*

*Reports may be affected by other conditions and/or medication side effects. We ask about general symptoms (anxious mood, depressed mood, fatigue, pain, and stress) regardless of condition.

Top treatments taken by people for dyshidrotic eczema*

Who has dyshidrotic eczema on PatientsLikeMe?

Age

Age Proportion # of patients
<20 1
20s 11
30s 41
40s 46
50s 37
60s 27
70+ 12

Distribution of sex

Sex

Sex Proportion # of patients
Male 35
Female 134