INDIVIDUAL ARTICLE: The Utility of Delgocitinib in Chronic Hand Eczema

Chronic hand eczema (CHE) affects up to 10% of the general population and is associated with significant physical discomfort, impaired hand function, and reduced quality of life, yet effective long-term treatment options remain limited. Delgocitinib cream, a nonsteroidal topical pan-JAK inhibitor, has demonstrated high efficacy and safety in adult Phase 3 pivotal trials, significantly improving clinical signs, symptoms, and quality of life for patients across diverse CHE subtypes. Comparative studies suggest delgocitinib offers superior or similar benefits to systemic therapies like the oral retinoid alitretinoin and the biologic dupilumab, with negligible systemic exposure. These findings support delgocitinib cream as an innovative and promising topical therapy addressing a critical unmet need in CHE patient management.