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Definition
By Mayo Clinic staffDyshidrosis, also known as dyshidrotic eczema or pompholyx, is a skin condition in which small, fluid-filled blisters (vesicles) occur on the palms of your hands or the soles of your feet, or both.
The blisters that occur in dyshidrosis generally last around three weeks and cause intense itching. Once the blisters dry, cracks and grooves (fissures) form, which can be painful.
Treatment for dyshidrosis most often includes topical creams, wet compresses and ultraviolet light therapy to improve appearance and ease symptoms.
Symptoms
