As summer approaches, everyone is looking forward to spending time outdoors and enjoying the good weather. But the season can be difficult for eczema sufferers, especially those with dyshidrotic eczema.
Small, itchy blisters on the fingertips, toes, palms and soles are a common spring outbreak of this type of eczema.
Eczema cannot be cured, but it can be controlled, so you can enjoy the sun without worry at all times.
Dermatitis, another name for eczema, is a condition in which the skin becomes irritated. About 35 million Americans suffer from it, making it a problem for millions of people across the country. Although it usually first appears in children under the age of five, eczema can persist into adulthood.
Eczema is not transmissible, but it can run in families. It is usually caused by an allergic reaction.
One particular form of eczema, called dyshidrotic eczema, causes tiny, very irritating blisters on the tips of the fingers and toes, the palms of the hands and the soles of the feet.
These blisters can take weeks to heal and are very painful. The disease is more likely to appear in spring and is related to seasonal allergens.
If you notice red, painful bumps, you may need to call your doctor