Introduction

Pompholyx is a type of eczema that causes tiny blisters to develop across the fingers, palms of the hands and sometimes the soles of the feet.

It's also known as dyshidrotic eczema.

Pompholyx can affectpeople of any age, but it's most often seen in adults under 40 years of age.

It can sometimes be confused with Pompholyx (see below). See your GP if you have any sort of blistering skin condition.

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Medically Reviewed by a doctor on 28 Nov 2016