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Causes

By Mayo Clinic staff

The cause of dyshidrosis is unknown. However, it can be associated with a similar skin disorder called atopic dermatitis, as well as with allergic conditions, such as hay fever. Eruptions may be seasonal in people with nasal allergies.

Risk factors Symptoms
References
  1. Wolff K, et al. Fitzpatrick's Color Atlas and Synopsis of Clinical Dermatology. 6th ed. New York, N.Y.: The McGraw-Hill Companies; 2009. http://www.accessmedicine.com/resourceTOC.aspx?resourceID=45. Accessed Feb. 19, 2013.
  2. Adams DR, et al. Acute palmoplantar eczema (dyshidrotic eczema). http://www.uptodate.com/home. Accessed Feb. 19, 2013.
  3. Veien NK. Acute and recurrent vesicular hand dermatitis. Dermatology Clinic. 2009;27:337.
  4. Gibson LE (expert opinion). Mayo Clinic, Rochester, Minn. Feb. 21, 2013.
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