Chronic hand eczema is more than just dry, itchy skin—it’s a persistent condition that affects up to 10% of adults worldwide, often interfering with daily life and work. Chronic hand eczema is characterized by either a persistent or relapsing course of hand eczema, or by eczema that does not respond to standard treatments with emollients and topical corticosteroids for over three months, or by the recurrence of symptoms two or more times within a year despite treatment. Females generally experience an earlier onset of CHE and show a higher overall CHE prevalence compared to males. The condition typically develops around the age of 12.
While CHE is not limited to in...
