What is Pompholyx Eczema?

Pompholyx Eczema can be described as intense skin eruption on the sides of fingers and or toes, or on the palms and soles of the feet, consisting of small discrete, round bladderlike cells typically occuring in repeated attacks. These breakouts seem to come in spurts, which will go away after they have run their course and then return at any given time.

This condition is normally found in warm weather and is characterized by intense and severe itching, related to involuntary nervous system activity, with crops of palmoplantar (of the hands and feet) blisters, which may evolve into eczema.

Pompholyx Eczema is a common type of eczema affecting the hands and feet. It is most common in infants and small children, but usually clears before adulthood. The condition is difficult to treat because of the peculiarities of the affected skin.

For the longest time I dealt with this thinking I had athletes feet, when all along I was having an eczema attack and I was treating it with over the counter athletes foot medication. Needless to say I never seemed to get anywhere with that.

Causes of Pompholyx Eczema

The exact cause is unknown. But excessive sweating by an individual, hot weather, stress and in some cases the use of certain soaps and detergents used with washing dishes or washing clothes can contribute to the disease.

With all of these different factors involved it is very difficult to point your finger at one thing that is causing an eczema flare up. That is why it is of great importance that you pay close attention when a flare up hits, so that you may try to narrow down your chances of an eczema attack.

Treatment and Remedies:

- The regular use of moisturizer;
- Applying Shea Butter or another active moisturizer after bathing and when itchy;
- Avoid harsh soaps and detergents;
- Soak you hands and feet in a solution to dry up blisters.

Symptoms of Pompholyx Eczema:

- Cracks and clefts in the skin;
- Excessive sweating;
- Tiny blisters deep in the skin;
- Intense itching on or about the blisters.