Testing the Hand Eczema Severity Index

Hand eczema severity and quality of life: a cross-sectional, multicentre study of hand eczema patients.

BACKGROUND AND OBJECTIVES Hand eczema is a chronic disease with negative impact on quality of life (QoL). In this study, QoL in hand eczema patients is assessed and related to age, sex, severity, and diagnostic subgroups. METHODS A total of 416 patients with hand eczema from 10 European patch test clinics participated in the study. Data on QoL were obtained from a self-administered questionna...

The Dyshidrotic Eczema Area and Severity Index - A score developed for the assessment of dyshidrotic eczema.

BACKGROUND Dyshidrotic eczema of the palms and soles is a common condition, which can be rather resistant to treatment. Therapy studies and their comparability are of clinical importance. OBJECTIVE As standardized assessment methods for the severity of this particular form of eczema are lacking, we developed a severity index for dyshidrotic eczema. METHODS The Dyshidrotic Eczema Area and Se...

Impact of hand eczema severity on quality of life

BACKGROUND Hand eczema is a common disease seen in dermatological practice comprising of a spectrum ranging from mild disease to a severe distressing and chronic course with a negative impact on the quality of life. AIM To assess the impact of hand eczema severity on quality of life. MATERIALS AND METHODS Patients with hand eczema were enrolled in a prospective study. Disease severity was a...

Malva Sylvestris in the treatment of hand eczema

Background: Hand eczema is one of the most common dermatologic diseases requiring treatment but common therapeutics such as corticosteroids and anti-histamines have numerous side effects. So, use of herbal agents, which generally have no major side effects, may be useful especially if their efficacy is established. Malva Sylvestris (MS) is a tropical plant in Iran with cooling characteristics. ...

Patch testing in hand eczema at a tertiary care center.