Pompholyx
What causes pompholyx?
It's not clear exactly what causes pompholyx, but it may be triggered or made worse by:
- afungal skin infection this may be on the hands or at a distant site from the blisters (such as in between the toes) and will need treating
- a reaction to something that has touched your skin such as certain metals (particularly nickel) , detergents, household chemicals, soap, shampoo, cosmetic products or perfume
- stress
- sweating pompholyx is more common in spring and summer, in warmer climates, and inpeople with hyperhidrosis (excessive sweating)
Medically Reviewed by a doctor on 21 Dec 2018
Introduction
Read about pompholyx, a type of eczema that causes tiny blisters to erupt across the fingers and palms of the hands. Find out what triggers it and how it's treated.
Signs and symptoms of pompholyx
Pompholyx usually starts as intense itching and burning of the skin on thehands and fingers. The palms and sides of the fingers (and sometimes the soles of the feet) then erupt into tiny itchy blister
What causes pompholyx?
It's not clear exactly what causes pompholyx, but it may be triggered or made worse by: afungal skin infection this may be on the hands or at a distant site from the blisters (such as in between t
How long does it last?
In many cases, pompholyxwill clear up on its own within a fewweeks. The treatments below may help relieve your symptoms in the meantime. Sometimespompholyx may just occur once and never come back, bu
Treatments for pompholyx
Protecting your skin You should try to avoid contact with anything that might irritate your skin, including soaps, shampoosand other household chemicals. Use an emollient as a soap substitute (see b
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