In the article, we consider the causes and treatment of dyshidrosis of the hands.
Under this pathology is understood a skin disease, which is accompanied by the appearance of vesicles filled with a light liquid, characterized by an itchy character. These bubbles are located, usually on the palms, and can also be found on the lateral surface of the fingers. And when the symptoms of the disease arise not only on the hands, but also on the legs, they talk about a mixed type of dyshidrosis.
The main causes of the disease
Often you can meet with the erroneous opinion that the causes of dyshidrosis of the hands are associated with blockage of sweat glands, which are located in the described areas. But this is not true. Dyshidrosis is a disease the appearance of which never leads to any one specific cause. This ailment, rather, acts as a symptom of trouble throughout the body, signaling problems in the digestive, and in addition, in the endocrine system. Among other things, this disease can talk about nervous exhaustion and a predisposition of the body to allergies to various substances.
Fungal skin lesions
Often, dyshidrosis of the hands occurs with fungal skin lesions, which, on the one hand, indicate a dysfunction in the immune system, and on the other hand, they themselves provoke allergic reactions. In this regard, in the event of dyshidrosis, a comprehensive examination should be performed by a dermatologist and other specialists, and first of all, an allergist should be visited. Only the identification and correction of the internal causes of dyshidrosis can prevent or reduce the incidence of skin manifestations of this disease.
By the way, this disease depends largely on seasonality. Often, vesicles on the skin occur in spring or autumn in people prone to this. It is during this period that patients need to avoid all sorts of provoking factors, which include severe stress along with overwork, eating allergenic foods, alcohol abuse and contact with household chemicals. I must say that even cosmetics can affect the occurrence of this disease.
Most often, dyshidrosis of the hands are prone to increased sweat separation from fourteen to forty years old. In men and women, this disease occurs with the same frequency. Two forms of the course of this disease are distinguished: acute and chronic with periodic exacerbations.
What are the symptoms of dyshidrosis?
Initially, itching and tingling occurs in people, and the skin itself at the site of the forming bubbles becomes warmer than usual. In this case, erythema does not occur. After some time, small bubbles filled with light liquid begin to form in the deep layers of the skin. I must say that they are quite dense.
With the development of the disease, the appearance of the vesicles can change, and they can merge or spontaneously open. Against this background, painful cracks appear on the skin of the palms of the hands, and the skin begins to peel off from the hands, more precisely, its keratinized surface layer slides. All this can be accompanied by rather painful sensations that affect the general well-being of the patient and his mood.
In the event that the opened vesicles with cracks become infected, complications may occur in the form of local suppuration, and in addition, lymphangitis. Sometimes the formation of phlegmon, that is, subcutaneous abscesses, is not excluded. In dynamics, the main symptoms of dyshidrosis of the hands (see photo in the article) are as follows:
- Small vesicles appear inside the skin layer.
- All this pathological process is accompanied by burning and itching.
- The palms look swollen.
- Skin can even peel off from the palms, and erosions with cracks occur.
- At the healing stage, coarsening with peeling is formed.
Signs of a severe stage pathology
When the disease goes to a severe stage of development of dyshidrotic eczema, the following symptoms are added:
- A person feels unwell in the form of weakness and headaches.
- Appetite decreases.
- Regional lymph nodes increase and lymphangitis develops.
- A slight increase in temperature may be observed.
In connection with the danger of such conditions, treatment should be carried out strictly under the supervision of a dermatologist, who will be able to detect complications in time and will correct therapeutic measures.
Consider the causes of dyshidrosis of the hands in children.
Reasons for the appearance in children
Dyshidrosis in children appears, as a rule, with weakened immunity and a tendency to allergies to various food products, and also to drugs or chemical components. Violation of material metabolism due to improper diet, along with stress and overwork, are also factors that provoke this disease.
The causes of dyshidrosis of the hands should be determined by the doctor.
It is impossible to exclude a hereditary predisposition along with excessive sweating of the hands and feet, which contributes to the development of dyshidrosis. Previously, the blockage of sweat ducts was considered the main cause of this ailment, however, modern science has refuted this theory.
In a child who is breastfed, the occurrence of dyshidrosis of the hands can be caused by the presence of all kinds of allergens in human milk.
At what age do children suffer from dyshidrosis?
Dyshidrosis can develop even in one-year-old children due to the content of allergens in breast milk or in the daily nutrition. In the event that the baby has diathesis with a tendency to atopic dermatitis, then the onset of dyshidrosis occurs most often before the age of three, although, subsequently, its symptoms can completely disappear and then reappear after twenty years.
In adolescence, hormonal changes occur in the body, accompanied by instability of the nervous system. At this time, dyshidrosis of the hands can occur due to stress and intense experience. In addition, excessive sweating is often observed in adolescents, which actively contributes to the further development of this disease.
But, given the fact that this disease is characterized by a non-infectious nature, you can not get infected with it, in this regard, you can not even be afraid to visit the pool. True, in the period of exacerbation of this disease, it is still not worth going into it because of the risk of negative effects of chlorinated water on the skin. Treatment of dyshidrosis of the hands in children should be timely.
Dieting
The diet for this disease must be hypoallergenic. At the same time, various food products in the form of citrus fruits, strawberries, strawberries, fish and eggs should be excluded from it. Also, you can not eat exotic fruits along with nuts and chocolate. You should not eat foods rich in carbohydrates, in this case we are talking about baking, sweets and semolina.
Preference should be given to vegetable, and in addition, dairy products. It is very useful to eat pasta from durum wheat varieties, and in a small amount it is permissible to eat lean meat, be it poultry or veal. A diet that is rich in fiber helps to quickly cleanse the body, and thanks to such nutrition, toxins are removed from the body, which positively affects the general condition and health of the skin.
What should be the regimen of the day?
The patient must be able to rest and sleep normally, which will positively affect the state of his nervous system and will contribute to improving the recovery process that occurs during night sleep. Whenever possible, nerve stress, stress and overwork should be avoided.
What is the treatment of hand dyshidrosis?
General therapy
The treatment of this disease involves a complex of various measures that should be aimed at improving the patient's condition and correcting existing diseases. In order to improve the functioning of the nervous system, sedatives of plant origin are prescribed in the form of nootropics and adaptogens. But this first requires consultation with a neurologist, and in addition, with a psychotherapist.
In order to cleanse the body of toxins and toxins, intestinal sorbents in the form of "Polyphepan", activated carbon and the like are prescribed. If necessary, appoint an endocrinologist consultation. In addition, a gastroenterologist consultation may be necessary, in addition, drugs that normalize the metabolism are prescribed.
Treatment of dyshidrosis of the hands with ointments
To treat the affected area of the skin as part of official medicine, various ointments are very often prescribed. For example, an ointment called Fukortsin often helps people in their treatment. Zinc ointment is also very popular in the treatment of dyshidrosis of the hands. Ointments containing antibiotics always turn out to be the most effective; moreover, Syntomycin is most often used. Various baths are considered equally popular, for example:
- with soda;
- decoction of celandine or oak bark.
For local treatment of dyshidrosis of the hands (photo of one of the drugs, see below), Losterin can also be used along with Resorcinol solution. There are other drugs on the pharmaceutical market that must be selected individually with a dermatologist. Physiotherapeutic procedures are also selected and prescribed exclusively by the attending physician. A little recognized, but very effective treatment method is autohemotherapy.
Pathology Prevention
The most important ways to prevent relapse of a disease such as dyshidrosis of the hands are the following recommendations:
- People need to follow a diet. At the same time, salted, fried and canned foods must be limited. It is also necessary to exclude all possible food allergens such as coffee and alcohol.
- It is important to completely eliminate contact with household, and in addition, with industrial allergens, as well as with any skin irritating substances.
- If possible, you should only wear linen and clothing made from natural fabrics.
- Careful monitoring of body hygiene is required along with timely treatment of all infectious diseases and areas of skin inflammation. It is always very important to conduct antiseptic treatment of any skin injuries.
- We must not forget about preventive consultations with a dermatologist. In addition, regular examinations and preventive courses of treatment for eczema should not be neglected.
Next, we find out what patients say in their reviews about the treatment of this disease.
Consider reviews of dyshidrosis of the hands.
Patient Reviews
If you read the reviews, you can see that such a disease is actually very common. With its development, patients complain of red drying spots that occur on the hands.
People say that for the treatment of this disease, in addition to ointments, doctors advise using a humidifier in your home. It is noted that such a simple thing helps to fight this disease.
In addition, patients report that it is not necessary to resort to antibiotic treatment, since safer ointments in the form of Sinaflan or Celestoderm can also help.
People also praise erythromycin and methyluracil ointments. As for children, they are prescribed the drug “Chlorophyllipt”, methyluracil ointment and bathing in chamomile broth. According to patients, recovery usually fully occurs within two weeks.