The condition can also affect only the feet.
Some patients have involvement of both the hands and feet.
People who have dyshidrotic dermatitis are genetically predisposed to it. Dyshidrotic dermatitis often appears during times of stress. Treatment Skin protection is an important part of treatment. Protect your hands from direct contact with soaps, detergents, scouring powders, and similar irritating chemicals by wearing waterproof, cotton lined, gloves. Wear waterproof gloves while peeling and squeezing lemons, oranges, or grapefruit, peeling potatoes, and handling tomatoes.