Pustulareczemais a noncontagious inflammatory skin condition characterized by itchy pustules that form into a rash.
Pustules are small pus- or fluid-filled blisters.
Typically, pustular eczema affects only the hands and the feet.
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In some cases, though, it can also affect the limbs.
This article discusses the causes, treatment, and ways to cope with pustular eczema.
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Types of Pustular Eczema
Three types of eczema can present with blisters.
Causes
As with all types of eczema, thecause isnt well understood.
Dyshidrotic eczema has clear fluid-filled blisters, whereas weeping eczema has yellow or clear pus.
The blisters in nummular eczema may have clear liquid like dyshidrotic eczema.
Treatment
The treatment for pustular eczema varies depending on the severity and jot down.
Coping
Coping with pustular eczemacan be difficult.
However, many people can manage their symptoms effectively with available treatments.
By doing so, having the condition is that much easier to deal with.
Summary
Pustular eczema is a group of skin conditions that present with pus- or liquid-filled bumps.
Three types of eczemadyshidrotic, nummular, and weepingall present with the same blister-like lesions.
Treating pustular eczema revolves around the severity and punch in.
However, the most common treatment for all types of eczema is topical corticosteroids or topical calcineurin inhibitors.
There is no cure for eczema.
Still, there are remedies that can help.
While treatment may involve topical corticosteroids or calcineurin inhibitors, each case differs depending on the severity.
If you have weeping eczema blisters, you may also have to treat an infection using antibiotics or antifungals.
Pustular eczema may appear similar to other types of contagious conditions.
However, it is not passed from one person to another.
You cannot give nor contract pustular eczema.
People with pustular eczema may have different triggers.
Some common triggers are:
National Eczema Association.Dyshidrotic eczema.
American Academy of Dermatology Association.Eczema types: Nummular eczema signs and symptoms.
American Academy of Dermatology Association.Who gets dyshidrotic eczema?
DermNet.Guidelines for the diagnosis and assessment of eczema.
National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases.Eczema (atopic dermatitis) treatment.
