Eczema is not contagious, and is a chronic disease that causes symptoms of dry, itchy skin that can appear like a red rash, with some patients reporting a burning sensation, tingling or stinging.

Dyshidrotic eczema is a type of eczema that produces skin blisters on the feet and hands. Some people refer to these blisters as stress bumps, although this is not a medical term. Doctors may also ...

Egan and colleagues described five patients who had dyshidrotic eczema unresponsive to conventional therapy or who were intolerant of glucocorticoids. The patients experienced clearing or ...

Consequently, many authors have used the terms "dyshidrosis," "dyshidrotic eczema," and "pompholyx" interchangeably. It is our belief that the terms "dyshidrotic eczema" and "pompholyx" describe ...

Winter can be a tough season for people with eczema. Cold, dry weather is among the common triggers that can lead to an eczema flare up, so we’ll take some time to understand the skin condition and ...