{"product_id":"2940154651216","title":"Pompholyx, (Dyshidrotic Ezcema) A Simple Guide To The Condition, Diagnosis, Treatment And Related Conditions","description":"\u003cp\u003eThis book describes Pompholyx (Dyshidrotic Eczema), Diagnosis and Treatment and Related Diseases\u003cbr\u003ePompholyx (Dyshidrotic eczema) is a disorder in which small blisters form on the hands and feet.\u003cbr\u003ePompholyx derives from the Greek word for bubble.\u003cbr\u003eSmall, very itchy blisters on the palms and along the sides of the fingers could indicate dyshidrotic eczema.\u003cbr\u003eThese blisters will occur intermittently over time because there is no cure.\u003cbr\u003eBut the patient can treat them with medicine, moisturizers, and good hygiene.\u003cbr\u003eThey might begin to taper off once the patient reaches middle age.\u003cbr\u003eAnd if the patient has a mild case, it could ultimately go away on its own.\u003cbr\u003eCauses\u003cbr\u003eThe exact cause is not known.\u003cbr\u003eThe disorder appears to occur during certain times of the year.\u003cbr\u003eDoctors suggested that the cause entailed a complex immunological procedure which required complement, myeloperoxidase (a lysosomal protein stored in azurophilic granules of the neutrophil) and T cells.\u003cbr\u003eThere are a number of often recognized irritating factors such as emotional stress, allergic contact dermatitis and allergens such as chromate, neomycin or nickel.\u003cbr\u003eThere is a link with atopy and tinea pedis but both pompholyx and tinea pedis tendency to occur with sweaty feet is not proven.\u003cbr\u003eA genetic form has been found.\u003cbr\u003eHIV infection and treatment of HIV-infected patients with antiretroviral therapy (ART) have both been related, together with intravenous immunoglobulin therapy\u003cbr\u003eSeveral things can trigger dyshidrotic eczema such as:\u003cbr\u003e1.Stress\u003cbr\u003e2.Contact with metals like nickel, cobalt, or chromium salts on the job or from things like wearing costume jewelry\u003cbr\u003e3.Sweaty or wet hands and feet\u003cbr\u003e4.Warm, humid weather\u003cbr\u003e5.HIV infection\u003cbr\u003e6.Certain treatments for a weak immune system (immunoglobulin)\u003cbr\u003eThis disorder is not contagious (direct contact infection)\u003cbr\u003eSymptoms\u003cbr\u003eThe disorder may be acute, chronic or recurrent.\u003cbr\u003e80% affect the hands, 12% the feet and 8% both areas:\u003cbr\u003eThe involved areas are the center of the palms or soles.\u003cbr\u003eIt is normally symmetrical.\u003cbr\u003eAfter several hours of itching or burning in the hands, feet, or both, the blister forms\u003cbr\u003eTiny vesicles, about 1 or 2 mm in diameter, form first along the lateral aspects of the fingers and then on the palms or soles.\u003cbr\u003ePalms and soles may be red and wet with sweat.\u003cbr\u003eLater in the course there may be broken vesicles with inflamed bases, possibly followed by peeling or rings of scale or lichenification.\u003cbr\u003eVesicles may erupt in waves.\u003cbr\u003eThe vesicles normally last for three or four weeks and then disappear spontaneously\u003cbr\u003eThese blisters can be very itchy\u003cbr\u003eDiagnosis:\u003cbr\u003eThe doctor may be able to diagnose this disorder by examining the skin.\u003cbr\u003eA skin biopsy may be required to exclude other causes\u003cbr\u003eTreatment\u003cbr\u003eThe disorder is self-limiting but, because it can be very itchy, symptomatic treatment may be required.\u003cbr\u003eIn practice, many patients need a combination of treatments.\u003cbr\u003eBurow's solution (10% aluminum acetate in a 1:40 dilution), is a drying lotion\u003cbr\u003eThe fluid from large blisters can be drained under aseptic conditions.\u003cbr\u003eAntibiotics are only needed if secondary infection happens.\u003cbr\u003eStrong topical steroids may be needed to control itching, and cold compresses\u003cbr\u003eSecond-line treatment can be the administration of oral steroids.\u003cbr\u003eLong-wave PUVA can be used\u003cbr\u003eSerious cases may be treated with methotrexate, azathioprine, mycophenolate mofetil or cyclosporine\u003cbr\u003eIf nickel sensitivity has been reported, a nickel chelator such as sulfiram (Antabuse) may be useful\u003cbr\u003eAluminum chloride 20% and iontophoresis may work if hyper-hidrosis causes problems.\u003cbr\u003eBotulinum A toxin has been very useful in some patients.\u003cbr\u003eThe patient should keep the skin moist\u003cbr\u003eAn antihistamine or cold compresses may stop the itch.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eTABLE OF CONTENT\u003cbr\u003eIntroduction\u003cbr\u003eChapter 1 Pompholyx (Dyshidrotic Eczema)\u003cbr\u003eChapter 2 Causes\u003cbr\u003eChapter 3 Symptoms\u003cbr\u003eChapter 4 Diagnosis\u003cbr\u003eChapter 5 Treatment\u003cbr\u003eChapter 6 Prognosis\u003cbr\u003eChapter 7 Eczema\u003cbr\u003eChapter 8 Contact Dermatitis\u003cbr\u003eEpilogue\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Kenneth 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