dermatologic disorders
Hand and Foot Dermatitis
Introduction
Hand and foot dermatitis is a dermatitis affecting the hands and/or feet. It can be due to a contact dermatitis (allergic or irritant) or atopic dermatitis. Manifestations are erythema, scaling, and skin thickening. A unique feature of hand and foot dermatitis is that it commonly first manifests with tiny vesicles and is then called dyshidrotic dermatitis (although still hand and foot dermatitis). Diagnosis is clinical. Treatment depends on the cause and may include topical medications, phototherapy, and sometimes systemic immunosuppressants. (See also Definition of Dermatitis .) 