Pompholyx eczema is also known as dyshidrotic eczema. It is a type of eczema that affects the hands and feet. In most cases, it can develop into itchy, watery blisters, mostly affecting the sides of the fingers, palms of the hands, and the soles of the feet. Some people also have a combination of pompholyx eczema and other types of eczema on their hands and feet. It is more common in women. What causes pompholyx eczema? The exact causes of pompholyx eczema are not known, but it is thought that factors such as sensitivity to metal (compounds such as nickel, cobalt, or chromate), stress, heating, and sweating can aggravate this…

Discoid eczema is a common type of eczema. It looks like an oval or round lesion and it can be very itchy. Who all can get discoid eczema? Discoid eczema is also known as nummular eczema or dermatitis. It can occur at any age including, childhood, but it is more common in adult males. Anyone can get discoid eczema, but people with atopic eczema, infected eczema, or allergic contact dermatitis are more likely to develop it. It can also develop in those who had eczema as a child. It also has an association with chronic alcoholism. What causes discoid eczema? There are many causes of discoid eczema. they are as…

Asteatotic eczema is also known as eczema craquelé. It is another form of eczema that is more common in older people. It usually affects the shins, but can also affect other areas such as the thighs, tummy, arms, and back. If your home is warm and dry during the winter, you will be prone to develop this type of eczema. In asteatotic eczema, the skin becomes very dry, scaly, and rough. What causes asteatotic eczema? Drying of the skin (more common during the winter season) can cause epidermal water loss and this will lead to asteatotic eczema. Medications such as diuretics can increase the drying effect. Other factors include decreased…