Eczema can make enjoying summer outdoors difficult, especially dyshidrotic eczema, which is common in spring. It causes “small, intensely itchy blisters” on fingers, toes, palms, and soles that may last weeks. Though not curable, eczema is manageable, and understanding it is the first step to relief.
Eczema, also called dermatitis, refers to skin inflammation that affects about 35 million Americans. “Seventy percent of those cases start in children younger than 5 years of age.” It’s not contagious but can be hereditary and triggered by allergic reactions. Flare-ups often leave skin red, swollen, itchy, and covered in fluid-filled bumps that sometimes ooze or crust.
Dyshidrotic eczema is strongly linked to seasonal allergies, making flare-ups worse in spring. The blisters are painful and can interfere with daily activities.
Since eczema has several types, each requires different treatment. Recognizing dyshidrotic eczema specifically is key, as “correctly identifying your dyshidrotic eczema is the first step in relieving your symptoms.”
