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Itchy skin
Dry skin
Scaly skin
Itchy hands
Swollen hands
Skin peeling
Dry hands
Blisters on hands
Itchy hands and feet
Red hands
Skin sores that won't heal
Burning sensation on skin
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What is Hand Eczema?
People who come into contact with harsh soaps and detergents are especially likely to develop this skin issue.
Typical Symptoms of Hand Eczema
- Skin problem over the back of the hand
- Dry skin that gets worse or cracks in the winter months
- Skin problem in area not covered by clothes
- Pain in my palms
- Finger pain
- Thick, leathery skin
- Itchy skin
- Dry and flaky skin
Diagnostic Questions for Hand Eczema
Your doctor may ask these questions to check for this disease:
- Do your hand problems affect the skin beyond the wrist?
- Does your dry skin worsen or crack during winter?
- Are only uncovered parts of your skin affected?
- Are you experiencing pain in your palms?
- Are you experiencing pain in your finger?
Treatment of Hand Eczema
Stay away from harsh soaps and detergents, and wear gloves if needed. Moisturizers and steroid creams can help with healing.
Reviewed By:
Scott Nass, MD, MPA, FAAFP, AAHIVS (Primary Care)
Dr. Nass received dual medical degrees from the David Geffen School of Medicine at UCLA and Charles R. Drew University in Medicine and Science. He completed Family Medicine residency at Ventura County Medical Center with subsequent fellowships at Ventura, University of North Carolina-Chapel Hill, George Washington University, and University of California-Irvine. He holds faculty appointments at Keck School of Medicine of USC, Loma Linda University School of Medicine, and Western University of Health Sciences.
Yukiko Ueda, MD (Dermatology)
Dr. Ueda graduated from the Niigata University School of Medicine and trained at the University of Tokyo Medical School. She is currently a clinical assistant professor at the Department of Dermatology, Jichi Medical University, and holds several posts in the dermatology departments at Kyoto Prefectural University of Medicine, Komagome Hospital, University of Tokyo, and the Medical Center of Japan Red Cross Society.
Content updated on Jul 9, 2024
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https://www.medrxiv.org/content/10.1101/2024.08.29.24312810v1References
Elsner P, Agner T. Hand eczema: treatment. J Eur Acad Dermatol Venereol. 2020 Jan;34 Suppl 1:13-21. doi: 10.1111/jdv.16062. PMID: 31860736.
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https://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/10.1111/jdv.16061Lee GR, Maarouf M, Hendricks AK, Lee DE, Shi VY. Current and emerging therapies for hand eczema. Dermatol Ther. 2019 May;32(3):e12840. doi: 10.1111/dth.12840. Epub 2019 Feb 18. PMID: 30693618.
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