Dyshidrotic eczema (pompholyx) is an itchy, chronic, recurrent, often symmetric eruption on the palms of hands, fingers, and soles of the feet. It is characterised by small, deep-seated, 1–2 mm fluid-filled vesicles on these sites, which resolve after several weeks with scaling.

Dyshidrotic eczema, also called pompholyx, is a type of dermatitis that causes small blisters on your hands or feet. In most cases, this type of eczema begins between the ages of 20 and 40. Dyshidrotic eczema is more common among women than men. The blisters that form due to dyshidrotic eczema can become itchy and painful.

Dyshidrotic eczema, also termed pompholyx, is a type of eczema (dermatitis). This skin condition is characterized by intensely itchy blisters that develop on the edges of the fingers, toes, palms, and soles of the feet. Dyshidrotic eczema may be acute, recurrent, or chronic, and it affects teenagers and adults.

Dyshidrotic eczema (DE) or acute palmoplantar eczema is a common cause of hand and foot dermatitis in adults. It is a recurrent vesicular eruption affecting the soles, palms, or both. It is very pruriginous and generally appears suddenly.