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GlossaryChronic Hand Eczema

persistent hand rash causing redness, itching, and cracking

Chronic Hand Eczema, also known as Chronic Hand Dermatitis, is a persistent inflammatory skin condition affecting the hands. It is characterized by symptoms such as redness, itching, dryness, and cracking of the skin, often caused by repeated exposure to irritants or allergens. This condition can significantly impact daily activities and may require long-term management strategies, including the use of moisturizers, topical steroids, and avoiding triggers.

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research Cost Comparison of Patients with Chronic Hand Eczema Covered by Statutory vs. Occupational Health Insurances in Germany

November 2010 in “Value in Health”

Treating chronic hand eczema costs about the same in statutory and occupational health insurances in Germany, but work-related cases may lead to higher indirect costs due to longer work absences.

Efficacy and Safety of Fractional CO2 Laser Combined with Halometasone Cream for Treatment of Moderate-to-Severe Chronic Hand Eczema: A Prospective, Single-Center, Parallel-Group, Open-Label Randomized Trial

research Efficacy and Safety of Fractional CO2 Laser Combined with Halometasone Cream for Treatment of Moderate-to-Severe Chronic Hand Eczema: A Prospective, Single-Center, Parallel-Group, Open-Label Randomized Trial

June 2023 in “Dermatology and Therapy”

Using fractional CO2 laser with halometasone cream works better for chronic hand eczema than just the cream, improving symptoms and quality of life with fewer relapses.

research Complete Remission of Alopecia Areata Under Treatment of Chronic Hand Eczema with Alitretinoin

8 citations, January 2013 in “European Journal of Dermatology”

Alitretinoin may help treat alopecia areata.

research Efficacy and Safety of Oral Alitretinoin in Chronic Hand Eczema and Palmoplantar Pustulosis

August 2018 in “Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology”

Oral alitretinoin is effective for certain types of chronic hand eczema, with mild side effects.

research Public Interest in Dermatologic Symptoms, Conditions, Treatments, and Procedures During the COVID-19 Pandemic: Insights from Google Trends

18 citations, February 2021 in “Dermatologic therapy”

Public interest in skin issues changed during COVID-19, with more focus on dry skin, hair problems, and hand eczema.

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community M23 , on finaestride and minoxidil for 4.8 months

in Progress Pictures 1 year ago

. This conversation is about a user's progress while using minoxidil and finasteride to treat hair loss, with emphasis on taking oral finasteride at night before bed for optimal results. They also discuss the brand of medication being used (Morr F 5%) and the importance of taking a generic version of the same drug.

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in Progress Pictures 409 upvotes 1 year ago

A 21-year-old used 1.25mg finasteride and minoxidil twice daily for hair regrowth, reducing finasteride to 5 times a week since September. He also started using Nizoral for dandruff, noticed an increased appetite, and experienced a temporary change in sex drive.

community Progress pics march 2022 vs june 2023, 7 months dutasteride after only maintaining on fin for 6 months.

in Progress Pictures 37 upvotes 1 year ago

User maintained hair with finasteride for 6 months, then switched to dutasteride for 7 months, using DHT blocking shampoo, keto 2% shampoo, and microneedling. Significant hair growth observed, especially on right temple.

community Whats this thing on my scalp I tried killing it for over a year with salicylic acid and freeze off but it doesn’t help. Could this thing affect my follicles ? My hairloss started when this thing grew and minoxidil and fin haven’t been doing anything any other treatments?

in Minoxidil 32 upvotes 2 years ago

A user's scalp issue that may be causing their hair loss and potential treatments, such as salicylic acid, finasteride, minoxidil, ketoconazole shampoo, and visiting a dermatologist.

community Boys I am just a gonner. What on earth is my scalp even going through. Looks like world war 3. Pyril 3 months. Topical melitonin/progesterone/fin, dut, fin, oral min, laser trash, anus stimulation. Nothing. Donor area is decimated 😂.

in Progress Pictures 83 upvotes 2 years ago

Treating Seborrheic Dermatitis, a fungal scalp condition which can cause hair loss. Treatments discussed include antifungal shampoos, cold showers, exfoliating the scalp, taking Vitamin D, and stimulating the prostate through the anus.

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