{"id":7868,"date":"2019-09-13T19:22:39","date_gmt":"2019-09-13T23:22:39","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.getmaple.ca\/?post_type=mpl_conditions&p=7868"},"modified":"2025-04-15T13:14:19","modified_gmt":"2025-04-15T17:14:19","slug":"dyshidrotic-eczema-treatment","status":"publish","type":"mpl_conditions","link":"https:\/\/www.getmaple.ca\/conditions\/dyshidrotic-eczema-treatment\/","title":{"rendered":"Dyshidrotic Eczema"},"content":{"rendered":"","protected":false},"featured_media":0,"parent":0,"menu_order":0,"template":"","acf":{"hero_headline":"Dyshidrotic eczema treatment, diagnosis & prescriptions","condition_tabs":[{"tab_content":[{"acf_fc_layout":"accordion","accordion_title":"Can I talk to a doctor on Maple about my dyshidrotic eczema?","accordion_intro":"

Yes, you can. The healthcare practitioner will want to discuss the symptoms and signs of dyshidrotic eczema you\u2019re experiencing and examine the affected area.<\/p>\n

The healthcare provider may suggest additional testing or refer you to a dermatologist to rule out other similar skin disorders.<\/p>\n

Once your healthcare team is able to provide a diagnosis for dyshidrotic eczema, they can suggest dyshidrotic eczema treatments that will work best for you.<\/p>\n","accordion_content":"","accordion_more_text":"See more","accordion_less_text":"See less"},{"acf_fc_layout":"accordion","accordion_title":"Can I get a prescription on Maple?","accordion_intro":"

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Yes, our physicians can prescribe dyshidrotic eczema medications online during your consultation. Once you accept a prescription for dyshidrotic eczema, you\u2019ll have the option to pick it up from a pharmacy conveniently located to you or to have it delivered right to your door at no additional cost.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n","accordion_content":"

You can visit our\u00a0How it Works<\/a>\u00a0page to learn more.<\/p>\n","accordion_more_text":"See more","accordion_less_text":"See less"},{"acf_fc_layout":"accordion","accordion_title":"What is dyshidrotic eczema?","accordion_intro":"

Dyshidrotic eczema, also known as dyshidrosis or vesicular eczema, is a skin condition that causes blisters to appear on the hands and feet.<\/p>\n

The condition generally lasts between two and four weeks, and in some cases, may appear alongside seasonal allergies or during times of severe stress.<\/p>\n","accordion_content":"","accordion_more_text":"See more","accordion_less_text":"See less"},{"acf_fc_layout":"accordion","accordion_title":"What are the symptoms of dyshidrotic eczema?","accordion_intro":"

The most obvious symptom and sign of dyshidrotic eczema are small, possibly fluid-filled blisters that appear on the hands, feet, fingers, and toes. These blisters are itchy, and can cause your skin to become flaky, cracked, or painful to the touch. It can also cause a burning sensation or sweating in the area around blisters.<\/p>\n

Occasionally, dyshidrotic eczema can cause larger, more painful blisters to form in these same areas.<\/p>\n

Once blisters dry up, they may result in skin cracks that can be quite painful. Continual scratching of areas affected by dyshidrotic eczema symptoms can cause skin to feel spongy or thicker than normal.<\/p>\n

Skin cracks can also result in localized infections in these areas, which may require separate treatments to manage.<\/p>\n","accordion_content":"","accordion_more_text":"See more","accordion_less_text":"See less"},{"acf_fc_layout":"accordion","accordion_title":"What causes dyshidrotic eczema?","accordion_intro":"

At this time, the direct cause of dyshidrotic eczema is unknown. Sometimes, it’s associated with another form of eczema known as atopic dermatitis.<\/p>\n

In some cases, the causes of dyshidrotic eczema may also be linked to allergy-related conditions such as hay fever.<\/p>\n

There are a few risk factors which can also increase the risks of experiencing signs of dyshidrotic eczema such as:<\/p>\n