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Pompholyx - Definition, Causes, Symptoms and Treatment
Definition Pompholyx is a common type of eczema affecting the hands, and sometimes the feet. It is also known as dyshidrotic eczema or vesicular eczema of the hands and feet. Pompholyx is a form of hand eczema more common in women which starts on the sides of the fingers as itchy little bumps and then develops into a rash. The word dyshidrotic is used because it is felt that this condition is related to sweat glands, but this association has not been proven. It is a very distinctive form of eczema, characterised initially by an eruption of very itchy vesicles on the sides of the fingers and palms of the hands. The female-to-male ratio is 2:1. Peak incidence occurs in patients aged 20-40 years, although the disorder also occurs in teenagers and older patients. Pompholyx has no associated mortality, although some severe cases can become debilitating. Causes
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