Hand eczema

Hand eczema:

Hand eczema: Introduction

Hand eczema: Hand eczema is characterized by inflammation and irritation of the skin on the hands. It is usually the result of frequent hand contact with an irritating substance such as dishwashing detergent. Hand eczema tends to occur more often in patients who have a history of atopic eczema. More detailed information about the symptoms, causes, and treatments of Hand eczema is available below.

Hand eczema: Treatments

Treatment is aimed primarily at identifying and avoiding triggering factors. Identification and avoidance of triggering factors is the most effective treatment but sometimes the allergen can't be identified or is not completely avoidable so other measures need to be utilized: protective measures such as gloves prevent direct contact with irritating substance and also protects against weather ...more treatments »

Symptoms of Hand eczema

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Red rash over palms and backs of hands
Dry skin
Fissures
Peeling skin
Itch
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Treatments for Hand eczema

Identification and avoidance of causative agents
If agent unavoidable (eg necessary for occupation), use barriers such as gloves to avoid contact
Emollient creams - e.g. Sorbeline for dry skin
Wet dressings of zinc oxide and coal tar
Topical glucocorticoids (steroid creams)
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Home Diagnostic Testing

Home medical testing related to Hand eczema:

Allergies -- Related Home Tests
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Wrongly Diagnosed with Hand eczema?

Misdiagnosis of Hand eczema
Failure to diagnose Hand eczema
Hidden causes of Hand eczema (possibly wrongly diagnosed)
Undiagnosed: Hand eczema

Hand eczema: Related Patient Stories

Hand eczema: Deaths

Hand eczema: Complications

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Blistered skin due to infection
Skin infection - bacterial or viral
Skin scarring due to infection
Psychological effects
Disturbed sleep (see Insomnia)
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Causes of Hand eczema

Overexposure to skin irritant
Allergic reaction
Contact with allergen
Hand dermatitis is particularly prevalent in occupations such as:
Catering
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See full list of 10 causes of Hand eczema

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Underlying causes of Hand eczema

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Hand eczema: Undiagnosed Conditions

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