Red, itchy, and scaly skin from atopic dermatitis and eczema can be uncomfortable, confusing, and all too familiar.

Dyshidrosis, sometimes called pompholyx or dyshidrotic eczema, is a common chronic dermatitis of the palms and soles that may lead to significant impairment of occupation and quality of life.

Medically reviewed by Katlein Franca, MD Eczema is a chronic (long-lasting) skin condition that causes a dry, itchy rash. The rash can flare up, go away, and return over time. The exact cause of ...

chronic hand eczema, dyshidrotic eczema, nummular eczema, atopic neurodermatitis, stasis dermatitis and seborrheic dermatitis. In previous studies of its patient community, NEA noted frequent ...

Consequently, many authors have used the terms "dyshidrosis," "dyshidrotic eczema," and "pompholyx" interchangeably. It is our belief that the terms "dyshidrotic eczema" and "pompholyx" describe ...