Dyshidrosis.

The term dyshidrosis describes a nonspecific tissue pattern reaction characterized by a noninflammatory, pruritic (and sometimes burning) intraepidermal vesicular dermatosis involving selected areas of the fingers, palms, and soles. It should be distinguished from various pustular and vesicular dermatoses of the palms and soles with or without associated lesions elsewhere. When dyshidrotic lesions appear in areas where friction or pressure from the handling or wearing of sport gear occurs, the discomforting symptoms are noticeably accentuated and can thus interfere with the participant's effectiveness in the performance of the sport. A composite approach of dermatologic therapeutic acumen and physician-sponsored emotional support is essential in effectively handling this problem so that dyshidrosis does not "handicap" the patient.