Besides skin care, hand protection, and external (topical) applications with preparations containing effective ingredients or light therapy, an internal (systemic) therapy may be considered. Avoidance of catalysts, basic procedures, and skin protection
Of primary importance is the strict removal and avoidance of catalysts for the development of chronic hand eczema, such as skin-irritating damage, excessive contact with water, or proven allergenic substances. Treatment of every type of hand eczema and degree of severity must include sustainable replenishment of the natural oils and moisture contained in the skin with creams and salves free of fragrances and preservatives; this is an essential basic step. In addition, protection procedures developed especially for the individuals skin stresses must be applied, e.g. use of cotton or hypoallergenic plastic gloves. Depending on the individuals own needs, these procedures should continue after the hand eczema heals, since they will also have a preventive effect. External treatment
External treatment should be oriented primarily according to the prevailing signs of illness. In the case of blister forming, drying treatments such as hand baths containing synthetic tannins or oily-moist preparations may hinder itching. If callus development exhibiting tear formation is present, the focus should be on softening the skin with preparations containing urea or salicylic acid. In order to reduce inflammation, creams and salves containing cortisone are often very effective. Topical corticosteroids are a standard treatment for hand eczema, but their efficacy in comparison to UV phototherapy is not clear.
Diagnosis
In terms of the clinical evaluation, clinical features are the classification method

Treatment
Management for this condition is symptom specific

Society and culture
Notable cases
Michael Berryman, American actor with hypohidrotic ectodermal dysplasia
Levi Hawken, New Zealand skateboarder and artist who became well known in 2011 in New Zealand for the "Nek minnit" viral video on YouTube

See also
List of cutaneous conditions
List of cutaneous conditions caused by mutations in keratins

References


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