title: Hand dermatitis: review of clinical features and treatment options.
abstract: Hand dermatitis affects a significant portion of the population and can be caused by a variety of endogenous factors (ie, atopy) as well as occupational and environmental exposures. It is often a chronic problem with high costs to individuals, employers, and society. This review discusses subtypes of hand dermatitis based on their clinical features and pathogenesis. It also offers an approach to treatment.
authors.affiliation: Department of Dermatology, Oregon Health & Science University, 3303 SW Bond Avenue, CH16D, Portland, OR 97239-4501, USA.
authors.forename: Spring
authors.initials: S
authors.lastname: Golden
authors.forename: Tatyana
authors.initials: T
authors.lastname: Shaw
mesh_terms: D003879:Dermatologic Agents / Q000627:therapeutic use*; D014943:Global Health; D006229:Hand Dermatoses / Q000453:epidemiology / Q000209:etiology / Q000628:therapy; D063373:Hand Hygiene / Q000379:methods*; D006801:Humans; D015994:Incidence; D016273:Occupational Exposure / Q000009:adverse effects*; D010328:Patch Tests / Q000379:methods
chemical_list: D003879:Dermatologic Agents