![]() ![]() Fill the lined container with 4 litres of warm tap water and add one tablet – allow the tablet to dissolve completely in the water. A white bin liner bag will allow you to see the colour of the water when potassium permanganate is diluted with it. Wearing disposable protective gloves, use a clean container (such as a large saucepan, bucket or washing-up bowl) lined with a clean white bin liner bag. Potassium permanganate soaks can be used once or twice a week. ![]() ![]() We recommend speaking to a healthcare professional before using it. It is usually obtained on prescription (generally as Permitabs) but can be bought over the counter from a pharmacy. It is for external use only, which means it should never be put in the mouth or swallowed. Potassium permanganate is a chemical that can be obtained as a ‘tablet’, solution or crystals. If your skin is weeping, oozing and crusting, a potassium permanganate soak may be advised. TreatmentĪny obvious trigger for the pompholyx flare should be avoided as far as possible, especially in the case of a contact allergy.Įmollients (medical moisturisers) are a first-line treatment and should be used for moisturising and washing. Pompholyx can occur as a single episode, but for most people, it is a chronic type of eczema that will come and go with a flare lasting 2-3 weeks. Patch testing is carried out in suspected cases of allergic contact dermatitis, not irritant contact dermatitis. If you identify a pattern, tell your GP, as patch testing may be appropriate. It is possible to have been in contact with a substance for years without any problems and then suddenly develop a sensitivity to it. Or there could be an allergic reaction to a substance that is not commonly regarded as an irritant, such as rubber, nickel, or dyes in leather shoes. This can take one of two forms: irritant contact dermatitis or allergic contact dermatitis.Īn irritant reaction could be the result of contact with potential irritants such as soap, detergents, solvents, acids/alkalis, chemicals and soil. The hands and feet are also prone to contact dermatitis. ![]() It can also cause problems with employment. For this reason, pompholyx eczema can be debilitating and difficult to manage. The skin in these areas is particularly prone to exposure to potential sources of irritation and aggravation. Pompholyx eczema occurs on the palms of the hands, fingers and feet. Pompholyx eczema can coexist with fungal infections, so assessment should include checking for the presence of any fungal infection on the hands and/or feet. Fifty percent (50%) of people with pompholyx have atopic eczema as well, or a family history of atopic eczema. It is thought that stress, sensitivity to metal compounds (such as nickel, cobalt or chromate), heat and sweating can aggravate this condition. The exact causes of pompholyx eczema are not known. Pompholyx eczema can also affect the nail folds and skin around the nails, causing swelling (paronychia). There is often subsequent peeling as the skin dries out, and people of any skin colour can experience skin that is red or darker than the surrounding skin and dry, with painful cracks (skin fissures). When the skin is infected, there is inflammation, irritation/pain, swelling and pustules. Then comes a sudden crop of small blisters (vesicles), which turn into bigger, weepy blisters, which can become infected. This image is used with the permission of DermNet New Zealand, The skin is initially very itchy with a burning or prickling sensation. Your Feedback – Compliments and Complaints.Our commitment to equality and diversity.Global Patient Initiative to Improve Care (GPIIEC).Eczema ‘Mindlines’ – helping parents and children manage eczema better.Atopic eczema Systemic Therapy Register (A-STAR).Information for healthcare professionals.Seborrhoeic dermatitis & cradle cap in infants. ![]()
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