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Definition of pompholyx in English: pompholyxnoun ˈpɒmfəlɪks mass nounMedicine A medical condition affecting the skin of the palms of the hand or the soles of the feet. Example sentencesExamples - It is not often used as the sole treatment for pompholyx, but excellent responses have been described.
- The pompholyx began to be troublesome again shortly after the azathioprine was stopped.
- Allergic contact dermatitis and coexistent athlete's foot were excluded, and pompholyx was diagnosed.
- Pompholyx is a form of acute dermatitis localised to the palms and soles, presenting as an itchy eruption with vesicles that can amount to bullae if severe.
- The pompholyx fluctuated, but there was no consistently good response to treatment.
Synonyms spots, skin eruption, breakout
Origin Early 19th century: from Greek pompholux, pompholug- 'bubble, blister'. |