[Hand eczema and occupational disorders]

Ann Dermatol Venereol. 2010 Nov:137 Suppl 3:S104-10. doi: 10.1016/S0151-9638(10)70037-5.
[Article in French]

Abstract

Hand eczema (HE) is a frequent skin disease, combining endogenous and exogenous factors. Occupational -or work-related- hand eczema (OHE) is frequently a chronic and relapsing disease, due to irritant and allergenic contacts. Burden of disease is important, since OHE strikes quality of life of the patient, has significant social and economic impact, and may jeopardize his professional future. The management of OHE combines etiological assessment, efficient symptomatic treatment and adaptation of working conditions.

Publication types

  • English Abstract
  • Review

MeSH terms

  • Adrenal Cortex Hormones / therapeutic use
  • Combined Modality Therapy
  • Dermatitis, Occupational / diagnosis
  • Dermatitis, Occupational / etiology*
  • Dermatitis, Occupational / rehabilitation
  • Eczema / diagnosis
  • Eczema / etiology*
  • Eczema / rehabilitation
  • Hand Dermatoses / diagnosis
  • Hand Dermatoses / etiology*
  • Hand Dermatoses / rehabilitation
  • Humans
  • Occupational Exposure / adverse effects
  • Quality of Life
  • Rehabilitation, Vocational

Substances

  • Adrenal Cortex Hormones