As summer approaches, everyone looks forward to spending time outdoors and enjoying the nice weather. But the season can be challenging for people with eczema, especially dyshidrotic eczema.
The small, itchy blisters at the tips of the fingers, toes, palms of the hands, and soles of the feet are a common spring outbreak of this type of eczema. Eczema cannot be cured, but it can be managed, allowing you to enjoy the sun without constantly worrying.
Dermatitis, another name for eczema, is a condition that results in skin irritation.
About 35 million Americans suffer from it, making it a problem for millions of people in the country. Although it typically first appears in children under five years old, eczema can persist into adulthood. An eczema flare-up is characterized by swollen, red, itchy skin, as well as fluid-filled bumps that can ooze and form crusts.
Eczema is not contagious, but it can be hereditary. It is often triggered by an allergic reaction. A specific form of eczema, called dyshidrotic eczema, causes tiny, very itchy blisters on the tips of the fingers, toes, palms of the hands, and soles of the feet.
These blisters can take weeks to heal and are very painful. This condition is more common in the spring and is associated with seasonal allergies.
