Dyshidrotic eczema

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dc.contributor.authorLeung, Alexander K.C.en_US
dc.contributor.authorBarankin, Benjaminen_US
dc.contributor.authorHon, Kam Lunen_US
dc.date.accessioned2014-12-01T23:11:46Z
dc.date.available2014-12-01T23:11:46Z
dc.date.issued2014-09-16
dc.description.abstractDyshidrotic eczema, also known as dyshidrotic dermatitis or pompholyx, is characterized by pruritic, tense, deep-seated vesicles mainly on the palms and lateral surfaces of the fingers. In the chronic phase, scaling, desquamation, fissuring, and, sometimes, lichenification may be seen. The peak age of onset is between 20 and 30 years of age. The sex incidence is approximately equal. Most cases are idiopathic. Predisposing factors include atopy, contact allergens, contact irritants, dermatophyte infection, allergy to ingested metal, hyperhidrosis, prolonged use of protective gloves, intravenous immunoglobulin, psychological stress, and smoking. Although the disease is benign, it tends to run a chronic and relapsing course. Successful treatment requires a systemic multipronged approach that consists of avoidance of triggering factors, optimal skin care, pharmacotherapy during acute exacerbations, and education of patients/caregivers. Ultrapotent topical corticosteroids are the mainstay of pharmacotherapy.en_US
dc.description.refereedYesen_US
dc.description.sponsorshipFunding provided by the Open Access Authors Fund.en_US
dc.description.sponsorshipArticle deposited according to Hindawi Publishing Corporation policy in SHERPA/RoMEO, December 2, 2014.en_US
dc.identifier.citationLeung AK, Barankin B, Hon KL (2014) Dyshidrotic Eczema. Enliven: Pediatr Neonatol Biol 1(1): 002.en_US
dc.identifier.doihttp://dx.doi.org/10.11575/PRISM/33533
dc.identifier.urihttp://hdl.handle.net/1880/50267
dc.language.isoengen_US
dc.publisherEnliven Archiveen_US
dc.publisher.corporateUniversity of Calgaryen_US
dc.publisher.facultyMedicineen_US
dc.publisher.urlhttp://www.enlivenarchive.org/pediatrics-neonatal-biology.phpen_US
dc.subjectDyshidrotic eczemaen_US
dc.subjectDyshidrotic dermatitisen_US
dc.subjectPompholyxen_US
dc.subjectPruritic vesiclesen_US
dc.subjectPalmsen_US
dc.subjectFingersen_US
dc.subjectRelapsingen_US
dc.subjectCorticosteroidsen_US
dc.titleDyshidrotic eczemaen_US
dc.typejournal article
thesis.degree.disciplinePaediatricsen_US
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