hand eczema

hand eczema




It is a skin problem that affects the hands, results in inflammation, dryness, itching and skin irritation, and it is one of the most famous types of eczema, and is usually a long -term condition, it can occur at any age, including during childhood.

the reason

• Skin eczema often occurs due to an allergic reaction to any of the substances that cause skin irritation, and since many things can cause hand eczema, determining the cause may be difficult, so it may be useful to see a dermatologist to determine the cause and avoid it.

Symptoms

• Dryness and cracking in the skin (often the first sign).
• Red spots or dark brown irritation on the skin.
• Inflammation, peeling and itching with the skin.
• Feeling of heartburn.
• Itching blisters.
• Deep and painful cracks.
• Cream, ugliness and pain in the affected leather.

Irritants

• Water is exposed to long periods of water.
• Chemicals (such as: detergents).
• Rapid temperature change.
• Heat or cold.
• Friction.
• Stress or anxiety.

Treatment

• Effective treatment begins to find the cause (irritants), and the doctor may also include a moisturizer, barrier repair cream or cortisone cream in the treatment plan.

Guidelines for people with hand eczema

• Knowing the materials that cause hand eczema, protecting hands at home and working; To protect the skin from more irritation.
• Wash hands with lukewarm water (not hot) and perfume -free soap.
• Gently dry hands, then put the moisturizer immediately after washing the hands.
• The most effective refreshments are those that contain a high percentage of oil (such as: ointments and creams).
• Keep a moisturizer near every basin at home; To avoid forgetting its use after washing hands.
• Avoid antibacterial detergents that do not contain water, which often contain ingredients (such as: alcohol) that are very harsh on the hands, especially during irritation.
• Keep cotton gloves all over the house; To protect hands while doing household chores and washing them using a perfume -free cleaner when dirty.
• Using gloves that can be eliminated when dealing with foods (such as: potatoes, onions, peppers), meat or acidic fruits (such as: tomatoes or citrus).
• Asking another person washing hair with shampoo or washing it yourself while wearing protective gloves (waterproof vanil with cotton blankets).
• Doing the rings from the fingers while doing household chores, and before washing and drying the hands, as the irritating materials can be attached to it.
• Maintaining clothes, protection equipment, tools and work surfaces clean and free from the remains of irritating materials.
• Treating the wounds of the hands (even simple ones) and dressing them; To avoid irritation of allergens or chemicals.