LIVING WITH CHRONIC HAND ECZEMA (CHE)
CHRONIC HAND ECZEMA CAN HAVE A LARGE AND LONG-LASTING IMPACT ON DIFFERENT PARTS OF LIFE
Canceling plans, hiding hands, taking time off work again...Sometimes, it can feel like Chronic Hand Eczema is making every decision, big and small.
For people living with chronic hand eczema, around…
PHYSICAL
8/10 have felt less likely to have physical contact with others
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3/10 have felt it affected the physical side of their relationship with their partner
SOCIAL
7/10 reported it affected social or leisure activities
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4/10 have felt it affected them when meeting new people
WORK
7/10 reported it affected their work or study
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3/10 felt it interfered with daily work situations
MOOD AND SELF-ESTEEM
9/10 felt embarrassed or self-conscious about it
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8/10 felt it had a negative effect on their mood
PEOPLE LIVING WITH CHRONIC HAND ECZEMA CAN ALSO HAVE A HIGHER CHANCE OF DEVELOPING MENTAL HEALTH ISSUES LIKE DEPRESSION OR ANXIETY
“It can make me feel quite anxious. If I want to cook a meal for my family, I’ve got to think - how much will this hurt me? How much will this trigger my eczema?”
“I think I’ve been to doctors about my Chronic Hand Eczema more than I can count. I’ve tried all sorts of treatments…It’s done nothing.”
“I’d like healthcare professionals to have a bit more focus on what Chronic Hand Eczema does to you mentally.” “I can’t write on paper because my hands are just swollen.”
Emma, a real patient with CHE
