Pompholyx

Question 1

What is pompholyx?

Answer 1

Pompholyx is a type of eczema which affects both the hands 80% of the time (cheiropompholyx) and the feet 20% of the time (pedopompholyx).

Question 2

What are some featurers of pompholyx?

Answer 2

• Small blisters on the palms and soles
• Pruritic, sometimes burning sensation
• Once blisters burst skin may become dry and crack

Question 3

How is pompholyx managed?

Answer 3

• Cool compresses
• Emollients
• Topical steroids

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