If you get these painful red bumps, you may have dyshidrotic eczema

There are many skin disorders that can rear their head and make life a misery. Fortunately we live in an age where many such conditions are treatable, but that doesn’t mean there aren’t complications that can arise.

One type of skin condition that is often the bane of anyone who suffers from it is dyshidrotic eczema. If you’ve ever suffered from eczema, you’ll know how much of a bother it can be. Traditional eczema symptoms consist of dry, itchy patches of skin, whereas with dyshidrotic eczema, the symptoms are small, itchy blisters.

Also known as dermatitis, eczema refers to a group of diseases that cause skin inflammation. In the US alone, it’s reported that eczema affects an estimated 31.6 million people – roughly around 10% of the population.

A common – and extremely bothersome – form of eczema is the one we mentioned above: dyshidrotic eczema. As per the Cleveland Clinic, it causes tiny, itchy blisters appear on your hands and feet. They can crack and peel as they heal, eventually resolving with scaling after a few weeks.