20/08/2026
🖐️ Dyshidrotic Eczema: Is It an Allergy?
Small, itchy blisters on the palms, sides of the fingers, or soles of the feet? It could be dyshidrotic eczema (pompholyx).
🔹 Is it caused by an allergy?
Not necessarily. Dyshidrotic eczema is a type of eczema with multiple possible triggers, and a true allergy is not always the cause.
Possible triggers include:
• Contact with irritants or allergens
• Sweating and heat
• Stress
• Atopic eczema or other skin conditions
• Certain metals, such as nickel or cobalt, in some individuals
👉 Patch testing may be considered when allergic contact dermatitis is suspected, especially when the eczema is recurrent or difficult to control.
If you frequently experience itchy, recurring blisters on your hands or feet, consult a board-certified allergist or dermatologist to help identify possible triggers and the appropriate treatment.