Dyshidrotic Eczema Research Paper

Effects of Dyshidrotic Eczema Research

Mikayla K. Stabler

IB Anatomy & Physiology

28, October, 2015

Abstract

This research paper explores three published articles by three different authors about the skin disease dyshidrotic eczema. These articles vary in the description of the skin disease. They all suggest that dyshidrotic eczema come from allergies or stress.

Dyshidrotic Eczema is a type of skin disease that has caused blisters to develop on mostly the hands and feet of most patients. This isn’t the only type of Eczema, there are multiple other kinds including atopic eczema, contact dermatitis, seborrheic dermatitis, nummular eczema, neurodermatitis, stasis dermatitis, and dermatitis atopica. Dyshidrotic eczema is a type

A better term for this “eruption” is a term called “pompholyx,” which means “bubble.” Sometimes the conditions of this disease can be frustrating on patients because their skin can be unresponsive to the treatment given to them. When the eczema appears on your skin it starts as blisters, which itch and they’re filled with fluids usually. The blisters last for about two to four weeks depending on the person. This type of eczema may be related to the season or the patient's stress

Other doctors believe that dyshidrotic eczema is caused by a type of allergic reaction. You’re more likely to develop this disease if your hands or feet are often in a moist environment or in water. If your job exposes you to nickel, chromium or cobalt you also have a high chance or risk of getting dyshidrotic eczema. Before the fluid in blisters dry up, they usually last about three weeks. As the fluid dries up, the blisters makes your skin crack and it becomes painful. If you bother the skin affected by dyshidrotic eczema you’ll notice a difference in your skin, it’ll be thicker and rougher than