Treatments
Relief from itching and burning sensations

• Cold compresses relieve itching and burning - a cold damp cloth, or ice wrapped in a plastic bag
• Rice water - boil rice in 2x the normal amount of water, strain off the water, chill and apply to the affected areas and even rubbing with cold cooked rice helps.
• Washing/bathing affected areas with normal saline solution or sea water
• Over the counter allergy suppressants such as Loratadine, Sudafed or Teldane
• Compresses using weak solutions of Condy's crystals (potassium permanganate), aluminium acetate, or vinegar in water applied for 15 minutes four times a day to help dry up blisters.
• Materials which breathe well such as cotton or silk limits further aggravation
  When working in wet areas, cotton gloves under rubber or latex gloves allow some work and helps with showering.
• Emollients or hand creams can be applied liberally and frequently to keep the skin soft.
• Plantain (Plantago major) infused in olive or other oil can be soothing.
• Aloe Vera may be applied after cleaning hands
• Essential oils of lavender oil or tee tree can be applied occasionally to soothe and reduce irritation for those who are not sensitive to the oils. Apply oil sparingly with a tissue. A patch test on the wrist is recommended before application to the palms.
• A supportive family environment is most helpful.

Other Treatments

• Topical steroids
  Can be prescribed for application to the affected areas nightly to help reduce inflammation and itching. The more potent products should not be used for more than two weeks unless your doctor advises otherwise. Steroid creams are used when the skin is blistered or weeping.
• Antibiotics
  Antibiotics such as flucloxacillin should be prescribed by your doctor for secondary infection
• Light treatment: UVA-1, PUVA, Grenz rays, Low Level Light Therapy using a Red + NIR (LED) combination

Things to Avoid

• Avoid soaps with Sodium Laureth Sulfate
• Foods high nickel content - cocoa, chocolate, whole grains, & nuts.
• Some people report that fish and poultry makes the condition worse