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Medical Conditions - Pompholyx

A type of eczema that results in tiny blisters to form in the fingers, palms, and soles is called pompholyx. It is believed to be triggered by fungal skin infection, metal allergy, stress, or sweating. Topical steroids and avoiding triggers can help manage this condition.

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What helps quickly when eczema worsens after antibiotics?

Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. It appears to be atopic eczematous dermatitis with pompholyx, a type of eczema seen in people with sensitive or allergic skin, where they develop itchy inflammation along with small fluid-filled blisters, usually on the hands or feet. I hope this helps. Kindly revert in case of further queries.

Why do the hands have an itchy rash?

Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I have gone through the attachments (attachment removed to protect patient identity). I can see grain like vesicles clustered on the palms and the sides of fingers.

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I have dark spots on my fingers.What would this be and how to treat?

Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. There are two probabilities of your condition, one is allergic contact dermatitis and the other is pompholyx which is also known as dyshidrotic eczema.

What is pompholyx?

Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I went through the details you have provided and feel it be an allergic condition of skin known as pompholyx. Pompholyx generally causes itching of the hands and feet.

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Can one take the COVID-19 vaccine in case of pompholyx eczema?

Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. Eczema is a recurring illness for which the exact etiology is not known.

How to get rid of itchy blisters on the hands and feet?

Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I can understand your concern. Kindly send me the pictures if possible for better evaluation. With your descriptions, it seems you have developed Cheiro-Pompholyx.

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I have itchy blisters over the sides of fingers and palms. Suggest me a cure.

Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. Though the description of your query is a bit brief and vague, I could think of two possibilities in your case.

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