What is contact dermatitis? Contact dermatitis is a reaction that occurs when something touches your skin and triggers a rash. The rash may appear right away or it could take some time to develop.

Definition. Approximately 80% of all HD cases involve irritant contact dermatitis (ICD). Contact dermatitis of the hands can be either irritant or allergic in etiology (Goh, 1989). Irritants are ...

Medically reviewed by Deeptej Singh, MD Key Takeaways Hand eczema can make hands dry, red, itchy, and inflamed.It can be ...

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From poison ivy and nickel to shampoo and fragrances, thousands of substances could cause this common skin condition. “There are two main types — allergic or irritant (dermatitis),” said Dr. Allison ...

The differential diagnosis of ICD includes ACD, eczema, psoriasis, tinea, and scabies. Scabies frequently affects the hands but usually presents with intense pruritus, which is less common in ICD.

The science of reaction is a little less sexy than the science of attraction but it’s equally important in my eyes. I’m prone to random reactions, with some bedding, plants and cleaning products being ...

Delgocitinib has emerged as a promising treatment for CHE, addressing unmet needs and enhancing understanding of this complex condition, notes Raj Chovatiya, MD, PhD, MSCI. Chronic hand eczema (CHE) ...