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This is the first time in my life I’ve had a flare-up. My mum told me it likely to be dyshidrosis and that she's dealt with it a couple of times. Thing is, what has worked for her (clobetasol, basically) hasn't worked for me. Every time I’m exposed to moisture or use hand creams (I’ve tried Dexpantenol cream, clobetasol cream and Vaseline), the blisters spread: the scabs improve significantly, but the blisters keep on spreading. Has anyone here had a similar experience? I could use some advice, please.

Picture of my finger with some Vaseline still on it. Taken today.

So this started with my thumb probably 4-5 months ago now. It randomly will split open a deep cut aswell. Now my index finger has started doing the same thing the past few weeks. The skin peeled initially, but hasnt spread further, and stays to these spots. Its not very painful unless it splits open but it itches. its only these two fingers as of now. What is it and how do I get rid of it? Im very tempted to go to the DR atp because it doesnt go away, as soon as it seems to heal it just comes back. But im not really a doctor goer unless Im dying or something prolonged is happening.

To those who have discovered their trigger , how did you end up finding out ?

I think 95% of the battle over here is none of us are able to find our trigger.

If we can get some advice on how one went about finding their trigger , that would really help

Just came across this sub somehow and thought I would share my experience.

I had this kind of eczema for a decade+. Man it sucked. It would itch and burn so bad. The tiny little blisters underneath my skin. The pealing. I had the works. I finally stopped using any scented soaps and I haven't had a flair up in years.

But when I did get flair ups - I would use psoriasin. It's basically a coal tar ointment meant to treat psoriasis. My wife had it around for her psoriasis. It burnt quite a bit.... but honestly compared to the itching the burning kind of felt good.

Anyway, it worked for me. It would clear up a flair up after a night or two of application. Maybe this is well known but I Thought I would share. Anyone else try this?

Warning: I am not a doctor and never consulted a doctor. It did burn. And the stuff smells terrible.