title: Hand eczema.
abstract: Hand eczema is an inflammation of the skin; the cause is often multifactorial. Initial management includes avoiding causative irritants or allergens (e.g., by wearing impermeable gloves) and applying emollients and potent topical glucocorticoids.
authors.affiliation: Department of Dermatology, University of Groningen, University Medical Center Groningen, Groningen, the Netherlands. p.j.coenraads@med.umcg.nl
authors.forename: Pieter-Jan
authors.initials: PJ
authors.lastname: Coenraads
mesh_terms: D000328:Adult; D003937:Diagnosis, Differential; D004485:Eczema / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000628:therapy*; D004643:Emollients / Q000627:therapeutic use; D005260:Female; D005938:Glucocorticoids / Q000627:therapeutic use; D006229:Hand Dermatoses / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000628:therapy*; D006801:Humans; D007166:Immunosuppressive Agents / Q000627:therapeutic use; D010789:Phototherapy; D017410:Practice Guidelines as Topic
chemical_list: D004643:Emollients; D005938:Glucocorticoids; D007166:Immunosuppressive Agents