Dyshidrotic eczema Flashcards
1
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DDx for dyshidrotic eczema
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Contact derm (classically to potassium dichromate or rubber) Tinea ID reaction Pustular psoriasis Juvenille plantar dermatosis Rxn to IVIG
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Q
Symptoms pts complain of with dyshidrotic eczema
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Itching &/ burning
hyperhidrosis
3
Q
Tx
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Open wet compresses to open the vesicles followed by moderate to potent topical steroids. Alternatives include Drysol to relieve hyperhidrosis, botox injections for hyperhidrosis, and phototherapy