Hand dermatitis: a review of clinical features, therapeutic options, and long-term outcomes

Erin Warshaw; Gina Lee; Francis J Storrs

doi:10.2310/6620.2003.6149

Hand dermatitis: a review of clinical features, therapeutic options, and long-term outcomes

Am J Contact Dermat. 2003 Sep;14(3):119-37. doi: 10.2310/6620.2003.6149.

Authors

Erin Warshaw¹, Gina Lee, Francis J Storrs

Affiliation

¹ University of Minnesota Department of Dermatology, Veterans Affairs Medical Center, Minneapolis, MN, USA.

PMID: 14744403
DOI: 10.2310/6620.2003.6149

Abstract

Hand dermatitis is a common skin condition that may be chronic, debilitating, and costly for patients, insurers, and employers. The epidemiology, clinical features, occupational issues, and long-term outcomes of hand dermatitis are summarized in this review. Therapeutic options are also discussed in detail, focusing on treatment of recalcitrant hand dermatitis.

Publication types

Review

MeSH terms

Dermatitis, Allergic Contact / diagnosis*
Dermatitis, Allergic Contact / drug therapy*
Dermatitis, Allergic Contact / pathology
Female
Hand Dermatoses / diagnosis*
Hand Dermatoses / drug therapy*
Hand Dermatoses / pathology
Humans
PUVA Therapy*
Patch Tests
Randomized Controlled Trials as Topic