Dermatitis palmaris sicca-a distinctive pattern of hand dermatitis

Abstract

Summary Fifty‐seven patients with a Dry, Glazed, Erythematous, Fissured, non‐pruritic or mildly pruritic palmar dermatitis are described. This condition was provisionally called dermatitis palmaris sicca. It appears unrelated to an allergic or irritant contact Dermatitis, and endogenous factors like Atopy, Xerosis, inherited susceptibility and Hormones, together with exogenous Factors, like Friction, and repeated hydration and Dessication, may be important to its aetiology. It runs a chronic course interrupted by episodes of painful fissuring. Exudation and Weeping, typical of other forms of hand Dermatitis, arc usually not seen. The histology shows features of a psoriasiform dermatitis. Response to topical corticosteroids is Poor, and simple emollients are useful For reducing its tendency to fissure. A close relationship to finger‐tip Eczema, dyskeratotic eczema and juvenile plantar dermatosis (or dermatitis plantaris sicca) is postulated.

Prevalence and risk factors for latex glove allergy among female clinical nurses: a multicenter questionnaire study in China

“…Repeated hydration from the atmosphere or from wet work, followed by dessication from air-conditioning, could further aggravate the epidermis weakened from environmental humidity. 9 Jungbauer et al reported a high risk of hand dermatitis in nurses, related to intense exposure to wet works. 10 Meanwhile, the aeroallergens originating from powdered latex gloves may persist longer and spread easily in a humid atmosphere and an enclosed environment, resulting in excessive deposits in the human airway and skin.…”