Hand Dermatitis: Pathology, Diagnosis, and Management

Hand dermatitis is a common skin disorder that can negatively impact a patient's daily life and occupation. The necessity and frequency of hand use can expose the overlying skin to irritation, trauma, and observation from others. This can make hand dermatitis irritating to active hands and difficult to treat, as irritant exposure is often difficult to avoid. Due to the variable degrees of presentations of hand dermatitis, it is essential for dermatologists to adequately recognize the variable presentation, establish a definitive diagnosis, and develop an appropriate treatment. This review explores the pathogenesis, clinical types, diagnosis methods, treatment, and prognosis of hand dermatitis. (SKINmed. 2019;17:30-34).