There are some remedies for dyshidrosis, such as antihistamines or corticosteroids, that can be used to help relieve symptoms, such as pain or discomfort around the skin blisters, severe itching, a burning sensation, or skin discomfort.
These remedies can be used in the form of ointments or tablets, according to the dermatologist’s indication, who can guide the best treatment individually according to age and severity of symptoms. See the main symptoms of dyshidrosis.
In addition, there are still some home remedy options that can be used to complement the medical treatment of dyshidrosis, such as jasmine tea or chamomile tea compresses, which help relieve symptoms faster.
The main remedies that are usually prescribed by the doctor to treat dyshidrosis include:
1. Antihistamines
Antihistamines, such as diphenhydramine or loratadine, are allergy medications that help relieve severe itching, burning, or skin discomfort caused by dyshidrosis.
These medicines are usually prescribed by the doctor in the form of pills, and should not be used by children, pregnant or breastfeeding women, unless recommended by a doctor.
2. Corticosteroids
Corticosteroids, such as mometasone or betamethasone, can be used in the form of ointments to help reduce inflammation and dry out the blisters on the skin, speeding their disappearance.
Treatment with corticosteroid ointments is usually given for up to 6 weeks, unless your doctor recommends longer, depending on the severity of the dyshidrosis. Check out the main corticosteroid ointments that may be indicated by the doctor.
In addition, in cases where dyshidrosis does not improve with the use of ointments, the doctor may recommend the use of corticosteroids in the form of tablets, such as prednisone or prednisolone, for example.
Corticosteroids should only be used with medical advice and indication, with well-determined doses and for the time indicated by the doctor.
3. Immunosuppressants
Immunosuppressants in the form of an ointment, such as tacrolimus or pimecrolimus, may be indicated by the doctor when corticosteroid creams have not been effective in reducing symptoms or may be indicated in cases of allergy to corticosteroids.
These remedies work by reducing the action of the immune system, which helps to relieve the symptoms of dyshidrosis and prevent the appearance of blisters on the skin, however, as they have a strong effect on the immune system, they also increase the risk of skin infections, and should be used only on medical advice.
4. Potassium permanganate
Potassium permanganate may also be indicated by some doctors for dyshidrosis, as it is an antiseptic substance, with antibacterial and antifungal action, which can help clean the skin, dry the blisters and facilitate healing, in addition to preventing blister infection.
This remedy can be used in the form of compresses on the affected skin, 2 to 3 times a day. However, the use of potassium permanganate should only be done with medical advice, as it can cause irritation or burns. Learn how to use potassium permanganate.
5. Other remedies
In some cases, the doctor may also add other medicines to the treatment, such as:
- Azathioprine;
- Methotrexate;
- Mycophenolate mofetil;
- Cyclosporine;
- Etanercept.
These remedies are less common, but they help to decrease the action of the immune system, and are usually indicated for more severe dyshidrosis that does not respond to other treatments.
home remedies options
A good home remedy option for dyshidrosis is jasmine tea, which can be prepared by adding 1 tablespoon of jasmine flowers in 1 liter of boiling water, letting it cool, strain, wet the compresses or gauzes in the tea and apply on affected skin for about 15 to 20 minutes, 2 to 3 times a day, or as needed until symptoms improve.
Another option is the chamomile tea compress, which has anti-inflammatory action, which helps to soothe the skin and promotes healing, allowing the blisters to dry and promoting skin regeneration, in addition to preventing bacterial growth. Learn how to prepare chamomile tea compress.
It is important to emphasize that the use of these, or any other home remedy, should not replace the remedies/treatments indicated by the doctor, being just a way to help relieve symptoms more quickly.
In addition, other measures that can help relieve the symptoms of dyshidrosis are keeping hands and feet very clean and dry, properly cleaning the affected area with water and mild soap, applying moisturizing cream 2 to 3 times a day and avoid coming into contact with skin irritating substances.
