Hand eczema: Correlation of morphologic patterns, atopy, contact sensitization and disease severity

Handa, Sanjeev; Kaur, Inderjit; Gupta, T.M.; Jindal, Rashmi

doi:10.4103/0378-6323.93631

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“…1). This finding corroborate with that of Handa et al [24] who found the most affected age group to be between 21-40 years old and that of Lysdal et al [13] between 22-32 years old. In both gender, eczema was less likely to occur in respondents who were below the age group 26-40 years and above 60 years old.…”

Section: Age and Skin Infectionsupporting

confidence: 91%

“…In both gender, eczema was less likely to occur in respondents who were below the age group 26-40 years and above 60 years old. Similar results were reported by Handa et al [24] and this stems from the fact that elderly have several defects in the induction and elicitation of eczema and the younger ones may only have limited exposure to irritants and allergens.…”

Section: Age and Skin Infectionsupporting

confidence: 89%

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What factors contribute to a higher frequency of skin infections among adults in Mauritius?

Goonmatee¹,

Jeewon²

2013

Our Dermatol Online

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Introduction: Given the rise in the prevalence of skin infections in many countries and the lack of published data pertaining to the prevalence and awareness of skin infection in Mauritius, this survey is the first of its kind to provide data on this issue. The aim of this study is to describe the association of skin infection with various predisposing factors such as socioeconomic status, personal hygiene and level of awareness and to assess the impact of skin infections on quality of life. Material and Methods: A stratified sample of 500 adults was randomly selected for this study. Subjects were administered a questionnaire to elicit information on sociodemographic factors, awareness, family history and prevalence of skin infections. Quality of life was investigated by a validated questionnaire (DLQI). SPSS Software and Microsoft Excel were used to analyse data. Results: Among 500 participants, 166 (33%) cases of skin infections were obtained. Acne was found to be more prevalent (n=59). It was found that skin infection varies with gender and higher prevalence was observed during summer as compared to winter (p=0.017). It was noted that family history and income level were associated with an increase incidence of skin infection (p=0.000). With respect to quality of life, psychological distress was mostly affected. Conclusion: Acne was found to be more prevalent. Respondents with middle income status were mostly affected with skin infection. Those with a family history were more prone to skin infection. The Quality of Life index was found to be an efficient method in assessing the impact of skin infection on the respondents' lives.

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Section: Age and Skin Infectionsupporting

confidence: 91%

Section: Age and Skin Infectionsupporting

confidence: 89%

What factors contribute to a higher frequency of skin infections among adults in Mauritius?

Goonmatee¹,

Jeewon²

2013

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“…Similar findings were seen in number of studies. [22][23][24] Greater preponderance of hand eczema in this subset of population is possibly because of increased exposure to wet work, exposure to detergents and use of jewellery. Detergents are an important source of sensitization, proven by positive patch test results to nickel, cobalt and PPD among patients with history of exposure to detergents.…”

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Patch testing in hand eczema: a cross-sectional study from a teaching hospital of North India

Qayoom¹,

Rather²,

Khan³

2018

Int J Res Med Sci

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Background: Hand eczema is a common dermatological disorder in different occupational groups with multifactorial etiology. Patch Testing serves as an important tool for identifying responsible allergens.Methods: The study was conducted in the Department of Dermatology, SKIMS-MCH, Srinagar for duration of one year from June 2016 to June 2017. Patients of either gender with hand eczema, aged 18 years and above, presenting to outpatient department were enrolled in the study. After taking informed written consent from patients, a detailed history was taken, and clinical examination was performed on first visit. Patch testing with Indian Standard Series was performed a fortnight after complete resolution of signs and symptoms of eczema and after complete withdrawal of the drugs.Results: Out of 116 patients 60 (51.7%) were males and 56 (48.3%) were females. Male to female ratio was 1.07:1. Mean age of presentation of females was 35.42±12.52years and of males was 49.2±10.01years. The commonest allergen was Nickel sulphate (23.2%) followed by Potassium dichromate (15.1%). Nickel sulphate was most common allergen in females while Cobalt sulphate and Paraphenylene diamine were most common allergens in males. House wives (36.2%) and farmers (11.2%) were occupations with high frequency of hand eczema.Conclusions: Patch testing in clinically diagnosed cases of hand eczema can play a vital role in not just the confirmation of the label but can also reduce the socio-economic burden on such patients.

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“…12 Handa investigated the association between sensitization and an atopic status in hand eczema patients and showed that being atopic was not a risk factor for contact allergies in patients with hand eczema. 13 Study results on the relationship between contact sensitization and a history of atopic dermatitis are also conflicting. 12,14,15 Clemmensen found similar frequencies of positive patch test reactions in patients with and without atopic dermatitis.…”

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Patch test results of hand eczema patients: relation to clinical types

Boonstra

Christoffers

Coenraads³

et al. 2014

Acad Dermatol Venereol

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Hand eczema: Correlation of morphologic patterns, atopy, contact sensitization and disease severity

Abstract: Hand eczema was seen twice more commonly in men. Atopic and non-atopic patients of hand eczema had no difference in the severity of disease. Contact sensitivity to different allergens did not correlate with increased eczema severity.

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What factors contribute to a higher frequency of skin infections among adults in Mauritius?

What factors contribute to a higher frequency of skin infections among adults in Mauritius?

Patch testing in hand eczema: a cross-sectional study from a teaching hospital of North India

Patch test results of hand eczema patients: relation to clinical types

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