Chronic Hand Eczema
Dermatology Aisha Nair•Gender: Female•Age: 43 years (Adult)• Chronicity: 2 years
Presenting Complaints & History
- Recurrent tiny, itchy fluid-filled blisters (vesicles) on sides of fingers
- Severe peeling, redness, and raw, painful skin on palms
- Fissures that sting when contact is made with water or soaps
- Intense itching that keeps her awake at night
Clinical Assessment
Diagnosed with dyshidrotic hand eczema. Relied on strong topical steroid creams, which led to thin, easily torn skin that flared repeatedly.
Diagnostic Investigations: Clinical evaluation confirming dyshidrotic hand eczema (pompholyx); patch test normal.
Homeopathic Therapeutics & Management
Focus on healing the dry skin barrier, stopping vesicle formation, and modulating local inflammatory pathways.
Selected Constitutional Remedies: Graphites and Ranunculus Bulbosus
Lifestyle & Nutritional Support
Using thick, fragrance-free moisturizing barriers, wearing protective gloves for house chores, and avoiding harsh soaps.
Clinical Outcome
Follow-up Period: 6 months- Complete healing of blisters and painful fissures on hands
- Restored thick, healthy skin barrier on palms and fingers
- Complete freedom from nighttime hand itching and sleep issues
- Stopped relying on topical steroid creams
✓Medically reviewed by Dr. Navaneeth K. Unni
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