Ans. No, dyshidrosis, also known as dyshidrotic eczema or pompholyx, is not caused by a fungus. It is a variation of eczema, a skin disorder marked by swelling, redness, and itching. Dyshidrotic eczema specifically affects the hands and feet, resulting in the formation of small, itchy blisters. Although the precise etiology of dyshidrosis is not entirely understood, it is thought to be complex and to be caused by a mix of the immune system, genetic, and environmental factors. Contrarily, fungi specific to certain types of illnesses generate fungal infections, which present differently from dyshidrotic eczema.