Dyshidrosis of the feet and hands is a multifactorial disease, which is popularly called crowberry, as it looks like a bubble, usually located either on the legs or on the hands.
This disease is itchy small blisters that do not have suppuration or any signs of inflammation. The causes of this disease are considered to be the presence of violations of sweating, the functions of the nervous and endocrine systems, diseases of organs. In addition, external negative influences contribute to their formation.
It should be noted that this disease is also a sign of mycosis, allergic dermatitis, a kind of manifestation of an allergic reaction.
If the patient suffers from true dyshidrosis, then dropsy is observed only on the surface of the palms and has the size of a pin head. Such formations have a dense tire through which a transparent liquid is visible. With true dyshidrosis, itchy vesicles are observed for a maximum of ten days, and then regenerate. This unpleasant disease gives a persondiscomfort, because the disease not only causes pain, but also itches.
After a certain time, the bubbles dry up or burst and serous fluid flows out of them in a small amount. After they burst, erosion forms in their place.
Treatment of dyshidrosis
This disease is treated in a complex way: for this, the patient takes medications, and also uses external therapy. As for drugs, the treatment of dyshidrosis is carried out with the help of biotin, ascorbic acid and thiamine. Sometimes sedatives are prescribed.
If crowberry appeared due to mycosis or dyshidrosis eczema, then the treatment of dyshidrosis is carried out using desensitizing and antifungal agents. Patients who have a disease with a protracted course are prescribed iron and phosphorus preparations, as well as autohemotherapy.
If the patient has excessive sweating of the feet or vegetative abnormalities, then atropine sulfate is prescribed with a percentage of 0, 1-0, 25% for 10-12 days. Also used are belladonna tincture, belloid, bellataminal.
Treatment of hand dyshidrosis and dyshidrotic eczema on the feet is best done with such an effective remedy as gelatin ointment phonophoresis.
Areas that are affected by eczema can be treated with potassium permanganate, making contrast or hot baths. A decoction of oak bark, St. John's wort also helps very well. Compresses with soda also have an effect, which must be applied for 4-6hours.
If dyshidrosis in children or adults is accompanied by allergies or inflammation, treatment is preferably carried out using a corticosteroid ointment in a ratio of 1:3 or 1:4.
Remember that a disease such as dyshidrosis in patients of any age may be secondary signs of some other disease, so it is advisable to be examined and effectively treated by an experienced dermatologist.