Hi all! I've had what looks to be EK my whole life, since birth. For me, it's characterized by the peeling, but what seems to differ is the texture and toughness of the palms of my hands, and a defined, red area that covers only the palms of hands and soles of feet. My palms and soles are an angry shade of red that's akin to a sunburn, and the texture of my peeling skin is far thicker than it appears to be for many who suffer from EK. However, this is the closest (self) diagnosis by far.

I've finally been granted a biopsy, and the results apparently appear to be a type of eczema--they're assuming dyshidrotic--but I'm lacking the blistering and pain that accompanies eczema. I do also have eczema (both atopic and nummular), and this painless peeling is nothing like it. Currently, they're assuming the sweating on my feet is exacerbating the eczema and causing the peeling. I wholly trust the medical process, but after so much misdiagnosis, don't you ever just... know?

I don't know how to bring up the possibility of EK without sounding distrustful, or like a know-it-all. I just don't feel I fit the bill for eczema on my palms and soles, and I've clearly mentioned the lack of itching in every consultation. What's still a mystery that isn't explained by EK is the redness, which has a clear border that stops when it reaches the tops of my feet/hands, and the thickened skin. I'm currently progressing with their treatment, but not noticing any results. Should I bite the bullet and bring this up? I might be taking another biopsy, as needed.