Patient's question:
I have developed some pompholyx on my hands. It's like blisters, especially in the summer when both my hands get a lot of them. My mom says it's similar to athlete's foot, which is a fungal infection. I'm not sure what it is, haven't been to the hospital, and want to know if pompholyx can be cured?Doctor's answer:
Dyshidrotic eczema and athlete's foot, toe nail fungus are completely different types of diseases. Dyshidrotic eczema is caused by poor sweating of local sweat glands, and is related to autonomic nervous system dysfunction, excessive mental tension, high stress, and negative emotions. The treatment of dyshidrotic eczema, in addition to local medication for symptomatic treatment, lifestyle and dietary interventions are also very important. Athlete's foot is a disease caused by fungal infection and is contagious. Antifungal drugs are primarily used for treatment.