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Hand dermatoses in Tromsø.

G Kavli, O H Førde

    Contact Dermatitis
    |March 1, 1984
    PubMed
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    Allergic hand eczema is common in northern Norway, affecting over 13% of women and nearly 5% of men. Many cases involve irritant contact dermatitis, potentially linked to the subarctic climate.

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    Area of Science:

    • Dermatology
    • Epidemiology
    • Environmental Health

    Background:

    • Hand eczema is a prevalent skin condition.
    • Understanding its incidence and triggers is crucial for public health.
    • Previous studies have not extensively covered the prevalence in subarctic regions.

    Purpose of the Study:

    • To determine the incidence of allergic hand eczema in northern Norway.
    • To explore potential contributing factors, including climate, to hand eczema.
    • To assess the impact of hand eczema on work-related sick leave.

    Main Methods:

    • A survey was conducted on 14,667 individuals aged 18-55 in northern Norway.
    • Participants answered questions regarding the occurrence of allergic hand eczema in the past 12 months.

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  • Data on sick leave due to hand eczema over the preceding 3 years were collected.

    • Main Results:

    • The prevalence of hand eczema in the past 12 months was 4.9% for men and 13.2% for women.
    • Sick leave due to hand eczema was reported by 0.7% of men and 1.4% of women over 3 years.
    • A majority of reported cases were diagnosed as irritant contact dermatitis.

    Conclusions:

    • The incidence of hand eczema is notably high in northern Norway.
    • The subarctic climate may play a role in increasing skin irritancy and hand eczema prevalence.
    • Further research is warranted to investigate the specific environmental factors contributing to hand eczema.