Contact with Specific Metals
In many cases, dyshidrotic eczema can occur due to a reaction when your skin comes into contact with specific metals. It includes nickel, cobalt, and other metals you might have to work with for particular jobs. There are also some types of jewelry that could cause a reaction depending on your allergies. Dyshidrotic eczema can occur at any time due to contact with certain metals. Fortunately, the solution is simple: avoid the metals as much as possible. If your work forces you to deal with such metals, ensure that you wear gloves to lower the odds of contact with your skin. Of course, limit the time you wear gloves to let your hands breathe.
Sometimes, allergies to jewelry don’t become apparent until the skin gets wet. For example, washing your hands while wearing rings or bracelets can cause dyshidrotic eczema due to the moisture that could get stuck between the skin and the metal. The idea is to limit contact with such metals and to treat blisters and reactions that could occur in the event of a flare-up.
