Hand Eczema: I am so sorry to learn about your hand eczema. Can you use vinyl gloves instead of rubber? Cool moist compresses (dressings) help dry and debride acute inflammatory lesions and decrease swelling. Apply a mid-to high-potency topical glucocorticoid in a cream or ointment base. As it may be associated with atopic dermatitis, you should be examined for dermatophyle infection by KOH preparation and culture. Often, the dermatitis will begin with and aggravate by excessive exposure to water and detergents. Hand eczema represents a large proportion of occupation-associated skin disease (contact dermatitis).
Posted on: Wed, 18 Sep 2013 12:03:18 +0000
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