Dyshidrosis of the feet and hands is a multifactorial disease, which the people have the name codiceps, as it has the form of a vesicle, usually located either on the legs or on the hands.
This disease is itchy small vesicles that do not have suppuration or any signs of inflammation. The causes of this disease are considered to be disorders of sweating, functions of the nervous and endocrine systems, and diseases of organs. In addition, external negative influences contribute to their formation.
It should be noted that this disease is also a sign of mycosis, allergic dermatitis, a kind of manifestation of an allergic reaction.
If the patient suffers from true dyshidrosis, then codiceps is observed only on the surface of the palms and has the size of a pin head. Such formations have a dense tire through which a transparent liquid is visible. With true dyshidrosis, itchy vesicles are observed for a maximum of ten days, and then regenerate. This unpleasant ailment gives a person discomfort, because the disease not only causes pain, but also itches.
After a certain time, the vesicles dry out or burst and a small amount of serous fluid flows out of them. After they burst, erosion forms in their place.
Dyshidrosis Treatment
Such a disease is treated comprehensively: for this, the patient takes medications, and also uses external therapy. As for drugs, the treatment of dyshidrosis is carried out using biotin, ascorbic acid and thiamine. Sometimes sedatives are prescribed.
If codiceps appeared due to mycosis or dyshidrotic eczema, then dyshidrosis is treated with desensitizing and antifungal agents. Patients who have a disease with a protracted course are prescribed iron and phosphorus preparations, as well as autohemotherapy.
If the patient has excessive sweating of the feet or vegetative abnormalities, then atropine sulfate is prescribed with a percentage of 0.1-0.25% for 10-12 days. They also use belladonna tincture, belloid, bellataminal.
The treatment of hand dyshidrosis and dyshidrotic eczema on the feet is best carried out with such an effective remedy as phonophoresis of gelatin ointment.
Areas that are affected by eczema can be treated with potassium permanganate, making contrast or hot baths. A decoction of oak bark and hypericum also helps very well. They also have compresses with soda, which must be applied for 4-6 hours.
If dyshidrosis in children or adults is accompanied by allergies or inflammation, treatment is preferably carried out using a corticosteroid ointment in a ratio of 1: 3 or 1: 4.
Remember that a disease such as dyshidrosis in patients of any age can be secondary signs of some other disease, so it is advisable to conduct an examination and undergo effective treatment with an experienced dermatologist.