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Dyshidrosis

MedGen UID:
10851
Concept ID:
C0032633
Disease or Syndrome
Synonyms: Dyshidrotic Eczema; Dyshidrotic Eczemas; Dyshydrotic Eczema; Dyshydrotic Eczemas; Eczema, Dyshidrotic; Eczema, Dyshydrotic; Eczema, Vesicular Palmoplantar; Eczemas, Dyshidrotic; Eczemas, Dyshydrotic; Eczemas, Vesicular Palmoplantar; Palmoplantar Eczema, Vesicular; Palmoplantar Eczemas, Vesicular; Pompholyx; Vesicular Palmoplantar Eczema; Vesicular Palmoplantar Eczemas
 
Monarch Initiative: MONDO:0006540

Definition

A recurrent eczematous reaction characterized by the development of vesicular eruptions on the palms and soles, particularly along the sides and between the digits. It is accompanied by pruritus, a burning sensation, and hyperhidrosis. The disease is self-limiting, lasting only a few weeks. (Dorland, 27th ed) [from MONDO]

Term Hierarchy

CClinical test,  RResearch test,  OOMIM,  GGeneReviews,  VClinVar  
  • CROGVDyshidrosis

Professional guidelines

PubMed

Lasek A, Bellon N, Mallet S, Puzenat E, Bursztejn AC, Abasq C, Mazereeuw-Hautier J, Chiaverini C, Hubiche T, Raison Peyron N, Du Thanh A, Barbarot S, Aubert H, Reguiai Z, Droitcourt C, Fievet C, Bellissen A, Bachelerie M, Nosbaum A, Leymarie A, Armingaud P, Masson Regnault M, Mahé E; Research Group of the Société Française de Dermatologie Pédiatrique (GR SFDP); Research Group of eczéma atopique (GREAT)
J Eur Acad Dermatol Venereol 2022 Dec;36(12):2423-2429. Epub 2022 Aug 4 doi: 10.1111/jdv.18450. PMID: 35854650
Krakowski AC, Totri CR, Donelan MB, Shumaker PR
Pediatrics 2016 Feb;137(2):e20142065. Epub 2016 Jan 7 doi: 10.1542/peds.2014-2065. PMID: 26743819
Goldstein AO, Smith KM, Ives TJ, Goldstein B
Geriatrics 2000 May;55(5):40-2, 45-7, 51-2. PMID: 10826264

Recent clinical studies

Therapy

Cohen PR
Medicina (Kaunas) 2021 Apr 20;57(4) doi: 10.3390/medicina57040398. PMID: 33924249Free PMC Article
Krakowski AC, Totri CR, Donelan MB, Shumaker PR
Pediatrics 2016 Feb;137(2):e20142065. Epub 2016 Jan 7 doi: 10.1542/peds.2014-2065. PMID: 26743819
Hsu CY, Wang YC, Kao CH
J Eur Acad Dermatol Venereol 2015 Nov;29(11):2177-83. Epub 2015 Apr 27 doi: 10.1111/jdv.13175. PMID: 25917643
Blaise G, Nikkels AF, Hermanns-Lê T, Nikkels-Tassoudji N, Piérard GE
Int J Dermatol 2008 Sep;47(9):884-90. doi: 10.1111/j.1365-4632.2008.03773.x. PMID: 18937649
Warshaw EM
Dermatol Ther 2004;17(3):240-50. doi: 10.1111/j.1396-0296.2004.04025.x. PMID: 15186370

Prognosis

André R
Ital J Dermatol Venerol 2024 Feb;159(1):1-3. Epub 2023 Nov 28 doi: 10.23736/S2784-8671.23.07645-4. PMID: 38015570
Hsu CY, Wang YC, Kao CH
J Eur Acad Dermatol Venereol 2015 Nov;29(11):2177-83. Epub 2015 Apr 27 doi: 10.1111/jdv.13175. PMID: 25917643
Blaise G, Nikkels AF, Hermanns-Lê T, Nikkels-Tassoudji N, Piérard GE
Int J Dermatol 2008 Sep;47(9):884-90. doi: 10.1111/j.1365-4632.2008.03773.x. PMID: 18937649
Warshaw EM
Dermatol Ther 2004;17(3):240-50. doi: 10.1111/j.1396-0296.2004.04025.x. PMID: 15186370
Lee CS, Lim HW
Dermatol Clin 2003 Oct;21(4):669-77. doi: 10.1016/s0733-8635(03)00078-0. PMID: 14717407

Clinical prediction guides

Lasek A, Bellon N, Mallet S, Puzenat E, Bursztejn AC, Abasq C, Mazereeuw-Hautier J, Chiaverini C, Hubiche T, Raison Peyron N, Du Thanh A, Barbarot S, Aubert H, Reguiai Z, Droitcourt C, Fievet C, Bellissen A, Bachelerie M, Nosbaum A, Leymarie A, Armingaud P, Masson Regnault M, Mahé E; Research Group of the Société Française de Dermatologie Pédiatrique (GR SFDP); Research Group of eczéma atopique (GREAT)
J Eur Acad Dermatol Venereol 2022 Dec;36(12):2423-2429. Epub 2022 Aug 4 doi: 10.1111/jdv.18450. PMID: 35854650
Cohen PR
Medicina (Kaunas) 2021 Apr 20;57(4) doi: 10.3390/medicina57040398. PMID: 33924249Free PMC Article
Viceconti A, Geri T, De Luca S, Maselli F, Rossettini G, Sulli A, Schenone A, Testa M
Joint Bone Spine 2021 Jul;88(4):105153. Epub 2021 Feb 7 doi: 10.1016/j.jbspin.2021.105153. PMID: 33561533
Murota H, Matsui S, Ono E, Kijima A, Kikuta J, Ishii M, Katayama I
J Dermatol Sci 2015 Jan;77(1):3-10. Epub 2014 Sep 6 doi: 10.1016/j.jdermsci.2014.08.011. PMID: 25266651
Sudo K, Fujiki N, Tsuji S, Ajiki M, Higashi T, Niino M, Kikuchi S, Moriwaka F, Tashiro K
J Neurol Neurosurg Psychiatry 1999 Jul;67(1):106-8. doi: 10.1136/jnnp.67.1.106. PMID: 10369833Free PMC Article

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