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Sophia A Mense¹, Sawyeh Maher², Raj Chovatiya^3,4

¹Rush Medical College, Rush University, Chicago, USA.

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Summary

Managing chronic hand eczema (CHE) requires balancing diagnostic tests like patch testing with prompt treatment. Clinical judgment is key to optimizing outcomes for patients with this complex skin condition.

Keywords:

Allergic contact dermatitis Chronic hand eczema Delgocitinib Diagnosis Hand dermatitis Immunomodulatory therapy Patch testing Targeted therapy Treatment algorithm

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Dermatology
Immunology

Background:

Chronic hand eczema (CHE) presents complex challenges due to multifactorial causes and overlapping subtypes like allergic contact dermatitis (ACD), irritant contact dermatitis (ICD), and atopic hand eczema (AHE).
The clinical presentation of CHE often doesn't align with its underlying pathogenesis, complicating diagnosis and management.
Existing diagnostic methods, such as patch testing for ACD, have limitations in real-world clinical practice, including practicality and availability.

Purpose of the Study:

To provide a practical, clinician-oriented framework for managing chronic hand eczema.
To emphasize the importance of clinical judgment in determining the appropriate timing for diagnostic interventions like patch testing versus initiating prompt treatment.
To explore the role and utility of patch testing in CHE within diverse global clinical settings.

Main Methods:

This review synthesizes current knowledge on CHE management, focusing on diagnostic strategies and therapeutic considerations.
It incorporates clinical perspectives and global insights to inform practical decision-making.
The approach emphasizes a patient-centered strategy that balances diagnostic thoroughness with timely therapeutic interventions.

Main Results:

Clinical judgment is crucial for deciding when patch testing is indicated versus when immediate treatment is more beneficial for chronic hand eczema.
The practical utility of patch testing can be limited by subtype overlap and logistical challenges.
Balancing diagnostic approaches with early, effective treatment is essential, especially with new targeted therapies for CHE.

Conclusions:

A streamlined, patient-centered approach to managing chronic hand eczema is necessary.
Optimizing outcomes requires a strategic balance between thorough diagnosis and prompt, effective treatment.
Integrating clinical judgment with evolving therapeutic options can improve the management of complex cases of chronic hand eczema.