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Suggest Treatment For Painful Dyshidrotic Eczema On Hands
Hello my son has dyshidrotic eczema and his hands are oozing and painful right now. He s on his second round of prednisolone since yesterday. Using triamcinolone ointment. Started Zyrtec during the day and Benadryl at night. What else can I do for him?
Sat, 6 Mar 2021
Hi,
Oozing and painful blisters in case of dyshidrotic eczema are pointing towards infection in the blisters in this case. Hence, a course of antibiotic is also needed along with steroids and anti-allergic. Particular care are as follows:
- Local steroid ointment on the eczematous area along with blisters should be used
- Put a thick moisturizer on your hands and feet, every time you shower or wash your hands
- Turn on humidifier in a dry weather to prevent your skin cracking
- If there are some known allergens, then stay away from allergens that trigger the eczema
- Do not scratch the blisters, as it may cause infection and make the blisters worse
- Cold, wet compresses on the blisters for 15 minutes at a time several times a day may help treat itching and pain
Take care. Hope I have answered your question. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards,
Dr. Satnarain Bansal, General & Family Physician
Oozing and painful blisters in case of dyshidrotic eczema are pointing towards infection in the blisters in this case. Hence, a course of antibiotic is also needed along with steroids and anti-allergic. Particular care are as follows:
- Local steroid ointment on the eczematous area along with blisters should be used
- Put a thick moisturizer on your hands and feet, every time you shower or wash your hands
- Turn on humidifier in a dry weather to prevent your skin cracking
- If there are some known allergens, then stay away from allergens that trigger the eczema
- Do not scratch the blisters, as it may cause infection and make the blisters worse
- Cold, wet compresses on the blisters for 15 minutes at a time several times a day may help treat itching and pain
Take care. Hope I have answered your question. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards,
Dr. Satnarain Bansal, General & Family Physician
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