Overview
What is the typical presentation and clinical course of dyshidrotic eczema (pompholyx)?
Which clinical history findings are characteristic of dyshidrotic eczema (pompholyx)?
What is the role of lab tests in the workup for dyshidrotic eczema (pompholyx)?
How is dyshidrotic eczema (pompholyx) treated?
What new term has been proposed to replace dyshidrotic eczema (dyshidrosis) (pompholyx)?
What is the etiology of dyshidrotic eczema (dyshidrosis) (pompholyx)?
Is atopy a possible etiologic factor in dyshidrotic eczema (dyshidrosis) (pompholyx)?
Which exogenous factors may trigger episodes of dyshidrotic eczema (dyshidrosis) (pompholyx)?
Which environmental factors may exacerbate dyshidrotic eczema (dyshidrosis) (pompholyx)?
Is dyshidrotic eczema (dyshidrosis) (pompholyx) an adverse effect of IVIG infusions?
Can tinea pedis (athlete’s foot) cause dyshidrotic eczema (dyshidrosis) (pompholyx)?
Is dyshidrotic eczema (dyshidrosis) (pompholyx) a genetic disorder?
Which mutations contribute to the genetic factors of dyshidrotic eczema (dyshidrosis) (pompholyx)?
What is the role of aquaporins in the pathogenesis of dyshidrotic eczema (dyshidrosis) (pompholyx)?
What is the prevalence of atopy in patients with dyshidrotic eczema (dyshidrosis) (pompholyx)?
Is an id reaction possible in patients with dyshidrotic eczema (dyshidrosis) (pompholyx)?
Is emotional stress an etiologic factor in dyshidrotic eczema (dyshidrosis) (pompholyx)?
What are less common causative factors of dyshidrotic eczema (dyshidrosis) (pompholyx)?
What is the prevalence of dyshidrotic eczema (dyshidrosis) (pompholyx) in the US?
What is the global prevalence of dyshidrotic eczema (dyshidrosis) (pompholyx)?
What is the prognosis of dyshidrotic eczema (dyshidrosis) (pompholyx)?
What education should be given to patients with dyshidrotic eczema (dyshidrosis) (pompholyx)?
Presentation
What are the signs and symptoms of dyshidrotic eczema (dyshidrosis) (pompholyx)?
Which factors may trigger dyshidrotic eczema (dyshidrosis) (pompholyx)?
Is dyshidrotic eczema (dyshidrosis) (pompholyx) a symptom of HIV infection?
Are there treatment algorithms for dyshidrotic eczema (dyshidrosis) (pompholyx)?
What are the physical findings suggestive of dyshidrotic eczema (dyshidrosis) (pompholyx)?
What are the physical findings suggestive of mild dyshidrotic eczema (dyshidrosis) (pompholyx)?
How are vesicles characterized in dyshidrotic eczema (dyshidrosis) (pompholyx)?
Where does dyshidrotic eczema (dyshidrosis) (pompholyx) most commonly occur?
What is the Dyshidrotic Eczema Area and Severity Index?
What are physical findings of long-standing dyshidrotic eczema (dyshidrosis) (pompholyx)?
What are the possible complications of dyshidrotic eczema (dyshidrosis) (pompholyx)?
DDX
What are the differential diagnoses for Dyshidrotic Eczema (Pompholyx)?
Workup
How is dyshidrotic eczema (dyshidrosis) (pompholyx) diagnosed?
What is the role of punch biopsy in the evaluation of dyshidrotic eczema (dyshidrosis) (pompholyx)?
What are the likely histologic findings of dyshidrotic eczema (dyshidrosis) (pompholyx)?
Treatment
What are the first-line and second-line treatments for dyshidrotic eczema (dyshidrosis) (pompholyx)?
Is topical photochemistry an effective treatment for dyshidrotic eczema (dyshidrosis) (pompholyx)?
What are potential treatments under investigation for dyshidrotic eczema (dyshidrosis) (pompholyx)?
What is the role of oxybutynin in the treatment of dyshidrotic eczema (dyshidrosis) (pompholyx)?
What is the treatment for bullae in patients with dyshidrotic eczema (dyshidrosis) (pompholyx)?
When is activity restricted in patients with dyshidrotic eczema (dyshidrosis) (pompholyx)?
Which measures may deter recurrence of dyshidrotic eczema (dyshidrosis) (pompholyx)?
What is the role of khellin in the treatment of dyshidrotic eczema (dyshidrosis) (pompholyx)?
Medications
What are the challenges of dyshidrotic eczema (dyshidrosis) (pompholyx) treatment?
What are treatment options for dyshidrotic eczema (dyshidrosis) (pompholyx)?
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Dyshidrotic eczema (pompholyx). Tense vesicles and bullae on the palm. Courtesy of Norman Minars, MD, University of Miami, Department of Dermatology & Cutaneous Surgery.
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Dyshidrotic eczema (pompholyx). Close-up view of tense vesicles and bullae of the palm. Courtesy of Norman Minars, MD, University of Miami, Department of Dermatology & Cutaneous Surgery.
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Dyshidrotic eczema (pompholyx). Discrete yellow pustules on the sole of the foot. Courtesy of Norman Minars, MD, University of Miami, Department of Dermatology & Cutaneous Surgery.
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Dyshidrotic eczema (pompholyx). Multiple tense vesicles on the palm.
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Dyshidrotic eczema (pompholyx). Small tense vesicles on the fingers.
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Dyshidrotic eczema (pompholyx). Small, discrete, coalesced vesicles on the dorsal hand.
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Dyshidrotic eczema (pompholyx). Small, discrete, coalesced vesicles on the fingers.
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Dyshidrotic eczema (pompholyx). Palms and soles of a patient with a dyshidrosis flare. The patient unroofed a large bulla on the right sole.
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Dyshidrotic eczema (pompholyx). Small discrete vesicles of the lateral fingers.