Dyshidrosis Lamellosa Sicca is an
ailment of the skin, related to
eczema, which is
manifested through
tender spots, normally on
palms and
soles of feet. These
blisters, which are usually either slightly
elevated or
flush with the
skin, are
red in color and will usually
itch something fierce as well as giving the
unfortunate sufferer a general
feeling of tenderness... the
bad kind of tenderness.
With time, the blisters will usually
burst and cause the skin to
peel, often accompanied by a the
drainage of a
clear liquid.
The cause of this
skin condition is not currently
known with certainty. It was at first thought to be caused by
sweat retention, then by
contact with
cleaning products such as
soap,
shampoo and other
cleaners and
detergents. The current
theory is that, although the aforementioned are likely to
exacerbate this
condition, the real cause of dyshidrosis
outbreaks is likely to be
stress,
anxiety and
frustration. The condition is also said to be more common among people who
exhibit excessive sweating on the
affected areas.
This condition is a real
pain in the ass and if anyone who reads this is
afflicted by it, please know that I
feel your pain for there is currently no
cure for it. Many people will find that the
application of a
topical steroid cream will help to speed up
recovery, but some will not.
Other ways to treat
dyshidrosis include
wearing cotton socks and
leather-soled shoes,
wearing heavy-duty, cotton lined vinyl gloves and getting
psychotherapy or
counseling to learn to
cope with stress more
effectively.
It is suggested that you
see a doctor if: you show signs of
infection,
symptoms don't
improve after
one week despite
treatment or
improvement begins and then
symptoms recur.