Dyshidrotic eczema, also called pompholyx, appears on palms, fingers, and soles, with deep-set blisters that resolve in weeks. *Symptoms:* – Deep-set blisters on hands/feet – Itching, redness, flaking, cracked skin, and pain, Higher risk for those with contact dermatitis, atopic eczema, or hay fever. Infections can delay healing. *Treatments:* – Corticosteroid creams, injections, or pills – UV light therapy – Draining large blisters – Antihistamines and anti-itch creams – Immune-suppressing ointments like Protopic and Elidel. *Natural remedies:* – *Cold compresses*: Reduce inflammation with 15-minute soaks, followed by moisturizer. – *Aloe vera*: Apply gel directly to inflamed skin. – *Oatmeal*: Soothes with anti-inflammatory properties
