Itchy blisters on your hands. Newly diagnosed or still wondering? You’re in the right place.
This site is written by someone who has lived with pompholyx for over 40 years. Not a doctor. Not a clinic. Just honest information in plain English, from someone who knows what those blisters feel like.
I’m Andy. I built the original pompholyx.co.uk back in 2008. It was the first dedicated information sites for this condition. Life got in the way and the site eventually went quiet, but the questions never stopped coming. I’ve returned to rebuild it and make it more extensive, because the gap is still there and people still need answers.
If you’ve just had a flare and you’re not sure what’s happening to your skin, you’re in the right place.
What do you need to know?
What is Pompholyx?
Start here if you’re newly diagnosed or trying to understand what you’re dealing with. What it is, what it looks like, and what to expect.
Causes and Triggers
Why does pompholyx happen? What sets it off? Understanding your triggers is the first step to managing flares.
Treatments
From emollients and steroids to newer prescription options. What’s available, what works, and what the evidence actually says.
Living with Pompholyx
Practical guidance for day to day life with the condition. Gloves, moisturisers, work, relationships, and everything in between.
Reader Stories
You’re not the only one dealing with this. Read experiences from other pompholyx sufferers and share your own.
Pompholyx.com is an independent information resource.
Always consult a doctor or dermatologist about your own symptoms and treatment.