Sad hands

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Wikepedia describes Dyshidrotic Eczema as a skin condition that is characterized by small blisters on the hands or feet. It is an acute, chronic, or recurrent dermatitis of the fingers, palms, and soles, characterized by a sudden onset of many deep-seated pruritic, clear vesicles; later, scaling, fissures and lichification (skin thickening) occur. Recurrence is common and for many can be chronic. Incidence/Prevalence is said to be 20/100,000 in the US. This condition is not contagious to others, but due to its unsightly nature can cause significant distress in regards to social interactions with others.

This what I have been diagnosed with. And it sucks. It's ugly and uncomfortable and annoying, but I'm/we're learning to live with it. Right now my hands look and feel better than they have in 4 weeks. I have had a hard time living my life for the past 4 weeks and am so thankful for all of the help I've been given. And there are a few people that I want to give a shout out too...Thank you mom for coming over and cleaning my bathrooms/kitchen. Thank you Travis for washing my hair, bathing the kids, opening any jar and doing the dishes. Thank goodness he works from home or Jami, I'd be at your house multiple times a day. ha ha Thank you to my mouth/teeth for opening things like water bottles and soda cans.

While Trav and I were at my friend Melissa's wedding Erin and I decided that I had "Sad Hands" and the name has stuck since then. They are sad because they won't be able to go to Flaming George, since water and heat make things much worse. We are very sad about not being able to go, well Audrey and I are, Trav is fine. I'll never understand why e doesn't LOVE it like I do....

I have had to quit work for the past month, and although I am enjoying not working, I do not like the the circumstances surrounding it. I am open to any ideas, names of doctors, any holistic remedies...anything!! Please feel free to pass along any words of wisdom!!