Hand dermatitis in primary care: A nurse practitioner's role in management.
OBJECTIVE
Discuss chronic hand contact dermatitis (CD) and its management by nurse practitioners (NPs) in primary care.


METHODS
Clinical studies, practice guideline, and clinic case.


CONCLUSIONS
Hand CD is a common form of dermatitis in primary care. Recognition and avoidance of irritants and allergens, proper hand protection, and topical treatments can alleviate this chronic problem, significantly relieve symptoms, and promote skin health.


CONCLUSIONS
A national shortage of dermatologists has caused more patients to seek treatment for skin disorders in primary care. NPs need to be prepared to diagnose and manage common skin problems in primary care.
Yang
Ying
Y
OSU Dermatology, Gahanna, Ohio, USA. ying.yang@osumc.edu
Zirwas
Matthew
M
D000368:Aged; D000893:Anti-Inflammatory Agents / Q000627:therapeutic use; D015984:Causality; D002908:Chronic Disease; D003937:Diagnosis, Differential; D004643:Emollients / Q000627:therapeutic use; D006229:Hand Dermatoses / Q000145:classification / Q000175:diagnosis* / Q000209:etiology / Q000628:therapy*; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D009722:Nurse Practitioners / Q000458:organization & administration*; D024802:Nurse's Role; D009730:Nursing Assessment / Q000458:organization & administration; D010328:Patch Tests; D010353:Patient Education as Topic; D011320:Primary Health Care / Q000458:organization & administration*; D012720:Severity of Illness Index; D017592:Skin Care
D000893:Anti-Inflammatory Agents; D004643:Emollients