Pompholyx
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 blisters that may weep fluid.
In severe cases, the blisters may be quite large and may spread to the backs of the hands, feet and limbs.
The skincan sometimes become infected. Signs of an infection can include the blisters becoming very painful and oozing pus or becoming covered in a golden crust.
The blisters will usually heal within a few weeks. The skin tends to become dry and crack or peel as it starts to heal.
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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