Summer is approaching, many people will have some transparent "small blisters" on their fingers, after gently pricking them, some clear water will flow out of them, and if you are not careful, it will cause itching and discomfort in this area after being punctured.
At this time, you should be careful, you may have "sweat herpes"!
What is "dyshidrosis"?
Dyshidrosis is a recurrent skin condition that occurs on the palms, soles of the feet, or the lateral margins of the fingers and toes, and is usually accompanied by excessive sweating of the hands and feet.
In addition, it may behave like this:
- Blisters the size of miliary occur in groups, with symmetrical onset on the left and right.
- The blisters contain clear blister fluid.
- May be accompanied by itching or burning.
- The blisters usually dry up and peel after 2~3 weeks, revealing thin and tender skin, which may be painful at this time.
- Sweat blisters come and go, and sometimes old blisters come back before they heal.
It is thought to be an eczema-like reaction to the palmoplantar skin caused by a variety of factors.
It is not "athlete's foot" and is not contagious.
In general, the disease begins in late spring and early summer, and is most severe in summer, mild when the weather turns cooler, and less severe in winter.
What should I do if I have "dyshidrosis"?
As of now, the cause of dyshidrosis is not fully understood, so there is no "cure" for dyshishidine.
Usually, many people like to puncture sweat blisters, but this is a completely false demonstration.
Because our hands and tools are not necessarily clean, when the blister is punctured, it is equivalent to the damage surface and increases the chance of infection, which in turn will aggravate the condition.
So, instead of "harming" it, we need to "protect" it.
Can dyshishidrosis "wash off"?
Some people think that sweating and sweating herpes are caused by unclean skin and contact with something, so they desperately want to "wash it off".
In fact, washing hands frequently does not fundamentally solve the problem, and excessive bathing can increase irritation and even induce more serious diseases.
Therefore, people with sweat herpes should not only wash their hands excessively, but should try to avoid harsh detergents and soaps, including dish soap and shower gel for washing dishes.
Medication is a good way to deal with "dyshidrosis":
1. When itching, you can apply compound calamine lotion, which has a good anti-itching effect on dermatitis eczema.
2. When molting, you can apply some hormone ointment externally under the guidance of a doctor.
The use of these creams in short-term, small doses does not have significant side effects and does not cause harm to the body, so there is no need to worry too much.
At the same time, it is also necessary to keep the molting area moisturized, and apply some moisturizing, anti-inflammatory protective ointments, such as urea cream, vitamin E lotion, etc.
3. If the itching is unbearable and the molting is severe, you should see a doctor in time and take some antihistamines orally.
Keep these precautions in mind
1. Form a good lifestyle
Maintain an optimistic and stable mood and sleep for 6~8 hours a day.
2. Eat more fresh vegetables
Usually, it is necessary to pay attention to supplementing vitamins and trace elements.
In addition, the diet should be lighter, as fatty, sweet, or spicy and stimulating foods will harm the function of the spleen and stomach, resulting in repeated diseases caused by water and metabolic disorders in the human body.
3. Prevent skin aging
Especially in summer, avoid strong sun exposure and protect yourself from the sun when you go out.
4. Hand maintenance
At the turn of the season, try to keep your hands in as little water and detergent as possible, and rub on hand cream to moisturize.
5. Avoid irritating contact
Find out if your sweat blisters are related to metals, and try to avoid them if they are related. This method is highly effective for patients with metal allergies.
6. Acupressure
Massage the Lao Gong acupoint, use the thumb of the left hand to resist the Lao Gong acupoint in the palm of the right hand, press down vertically, and press the rest of the fingers on the back of the hand, the strength is from light to heavy, one pressure and one loose, lasting 1~2 minutes.
In addition, with the massage of Hegu acupoint and Yuji acupoint, it can clear away heat and dampness, invigorate blood skin care, and relieve itching.
Source: People's Daily Online Science Popularization
Editor: Chen Sha
Editor-in-charge: Gao Qin
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