Abstract
Dyshidrotic eczema or acute palmoplantar eczema is a common cause of hand and foot dermatitis in adults. It is a recurrent vesicular eruption affecting the soles, palms, or both. It is very pruriginous and generally appears suddenly. It creates vesicles that, on physical examination, can look similar to 'tapioca pudding', which is the characteristic clinical feature of this disorder.
Highlights
Dyshidrotic eczema or acute palmoplantar eczema is a common cause of hand and foot dermatitis in adults
Dyshidrotic Eczema (DE) or acute palmoplantar eczema is a common cause of hand dermatitis in adults
We present a case of DE recognized clinically by the characteristic “tapioca pudding” appearance of the lesions located in the palmar aspect of the hand
Summary
Dyshidrotic eczema or acute palmoplantar eczema is a common cause of hand and foot dermatitis in adults. It is a recurrent vesicular eruption affecting the soles, palms, or both. On physical examination, can look similar to “tapioca pudding”, which is the characteristic clinical feature of this disorder. It is more common in young adults and affects men and women . The biological examination did not show hyper eosinophilia or any other associated disease, a diagnosis of dyshidrotic eczema was made and the patient was treated with dermocorticoids and an antifungal treatment with a good improvement
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