Hand dermatitis may affect the backs of the hands, the palms, or both. It can be very itchy, often with a burning sensation, and is sometimes painful. It has acute, relapsing, and chronic phases.

Symptoms of hand eczema, also known as hand dermatitis, include redness, blistering, cracking, flaking, and itching of the palms or fingers. Dyshidrotic eczema is a specific type of hand eczema, more common in women than men. Find out more about causes and treatment options for eczema of the hands.

Hand dermatitis may affect palms, dorsum or both. Often it starts as a mild intermittent complaint, but it can become increasingly severe and persistent. It can present acutely (with blisters and oedema) or persist as a chronic condition characterised by dry skin and fissures.

Atopic hand dermatitis (also known as atopic hand eczema) is a multifactorial inflammatory condition affecting the fingers, hands, and wrists of an atopic individual. Atopic dermatitis is the most important risk factor for chronic hand dermatitis.

Hand dermatitis is a common condition seen in the primary care setting. Occupational exposures and frequent hand washing often lead to symptoms that are irritating and may cause discomfort. Irritant dermatitis, atopic hand dermatitis and contact hand dermatitis account for …

2025年1月9日 · Hand eczema, also called hand dermatitis, is an inflammatory skin condition that causes dry, itchy rashes on the hands. The skin may blister and crack, and the condition can be...

Hand eczema (also known as ‘dermatitis’) is one of the most common types of eczema. It mainly affects the palms but can affect other parts of the hand, too. The main symptoms are dry, itchy skin that is red or darker than the surrounding skin.

2024年8月7日 · Hand eczema (a.k.a. hand dermatitis) is one of the most common types of eczema, affecting about 10% of people in the U.S., according to the National Eczema Association. For certain individuals,...

Hand dermatitis is also called hand eczema. It is common and can affect about one in every 20 people. It can start in childhood as part of a tendency to eczema, but it is more common in …

Diagnosing hand dermatitis is done by carefully examining the skin. Examining other body areas will confirm the eczema is isolated to the hands, or suggest a more widespread skin condition is involved. Identifying a cause for your hand dermatitis involves looking at the pattern of your hand dermatitis and highlighting potential triggers.