ABSTRACT

Hand eczema is one of the most frequent skin disease. It is often chronic and has a relapsing course with a loss of quality of life and in a high economical impact. For this reason the treatment of hand eczema is very important. Chronic hand eczema develops with several reasons. After evaluating the type of eczema, elimination of irritant and allergen factors, controlling the symptoms flare are aimed. Hand protection, cleaning of the affected skin and hand care are very important. Several randomized controlled trials show that generally topical treatments are not enough and systemic treatments may necessary. In this article the general therapeutic options and preventive methods are summarized.