SYMPTOMS OF CHRONIC HAND ECZEMA (CHE)

SYMPTOMS ARE SIGNS THAT YOUR BODY IS GIVING YOU

When it comes to Chronic Hand Eczema, symptoms might include things like itch, pain, burning and stinging. These symptoms can come and go.

Cartoon style icon of 4 people, 3 out of 4 who are in a deeper shade of blue.

THE WAY WE TOUCH PEOPLE OR HANDLE OBJECTS IS AFFECTED IN SOME WAY FOR AROUND 3 IN EVERY 4 PEOPLE LIVING WITH HAND ECZEMA

Flare-ups and triggers

The symptoms of Chronic Hand Eczema can change over time, sometimes getting better and then worse again. Times when symptoms are worse are called “flares” or “flare-ups”, which might include discomforting itch and/or pain.

Flares

Discomforting itch and pain

Photograph of Emma, real patient with Chronic Hand Eczema, showing her hands.

“WHEN I HAVE A FLARE-UP ON MY HANDS, I REALLY DON’T WANT ANYONE TO TOUCH ME, I DON’T WANT THEM TO COME NEAR MY HANDS….”

Emma, a real patient with CHE

7 OUT OF 10 PEOPLE WITH HAND ECZEMA HAVE COVERED THEIR HANDS BECAUSE OF SHAME OR PHYSICAL PAIN

Flare-ups can sometimes happen when someone comes into contact with triggers. Triggers are things that can lead to an eczema flare-up. Finding out what things could make Chronic Hand Eczema worse and staying away from them as much as possible could be useful.

Triggers can be different for everyone, but might include things like:

RUBBER

FOODS

METALS

SOAPS

CHEMICALS

OCCUPATIONAL EXPOSURE

STRESS

FREQUENT HAND WASHING

COLD OR WARM TEMPERATURES

Talk to your doctor if you think you may have CHE.

CHE IS A CHRONIC CONDITION, BUT WITH THE RIGHT CARE AND GUIDANCE FROM A DERMATOLOGIST, MANY PEOPLE ARE ABLE TO FIND RELIEF AND BETTER MANAGE THEIR SYMPTOMS OVER TIME

LEARN ABOUT AN FDA-APPROVED TREATMENT OPTION FOR CHRONIC HAND ECZEMA

SYMPTOMS OF CHRONIC HAND ECZEMA (CHE)

SYMPTOMS ARE SIGNS THAT YOUR BODY IS GIVING YOU

When it comes to Chronic Hand Eczema, symptoms might include things like itch, pain, burning and stinging. These symptoms can come and go.

THE WAY WE TOUCH PEOPLE OR HANDLE OBJECTS IS AFFECTED IN SOME WAY FOR AROUND 3 IN EVERY 4 PEOPLE LIVING WITH HAND ECZEMA

Flare-ups and triggers

The symptoms of Chronic Hand Eczema can change over time, sometimes getting better and then worse again. Times when symptoms are worse are called “flares” or “flare-ups”, which might include discomforting itch and/or pain.

Flares

Discomforting itch and pain

“WHEN I HAVE A FLARE-UP ON MY HANDS, I REALLY DON’T WANT ANYONE TO TOUCH ME, I DON’T WANT THEM TO COME NEAR MY HANDS….”

Emma, a real patient with CHE

7 OUT OF 10 PEOPLE WITH HAND ECZEMA HAVE COVERED THEIR HANDS BECAUSE OF SHAME OR PHYSICAL PAIN

Flare-ups can sometimes happen when someone comes into contact with triggers. Triggers are things that can lead to an eczema flare-up. Finding out what things could make Chronic Hand Eczema worse and staying away from them as much as possible could be useful.

Triggers can be different for everyone, but might include things like:

RUBBER

FOODS

METALS

SOAPS

CHEMICALS

OCCUPATIONAL EXPOSURE

STRESS

FREQUENT HAND WASHING

COLD OR WARM TEMPERATURES

Talk to your doctor if you think you may have CHE.

CHE IS A CHRONIC CONDITION, BUT WITH THE RIGHT CARE AND GUIDANCE FROM A DERMATOLOGIST, MANY PEOPLE ARE ABLE TO FIND RELIEF AND BETTER MANAGE THEIR SYMPTOMS OVER TIME

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WHAT IS CHRONIC HAND ECZEMA?

SYMPTOMS OF CHRONIC HAND ECZEMA (CHE)

SYMPTOMS ARE SIGNS THAT YOUR BODY IS GIVING YOU

When it comes to Chronic Hand Eczema, symptoms might include things like itch, pain, burning and stinging. These symptoms can come and go.

THE WAY WE TOUCH PEOPLE OR HANDLE OBJECTS IS AFFECTED IN SOME WAY FOR AROUND 3 IN EVERY 4 PEOPLE LIVING WITH HAND ECZEMA

Flare-ups and triggers

The symptoms of Chronic Hand Eczema can change over time, sometimes getting better and then worse again. Times when symptoms are worse are called “flares” or “flare-ups”, which might include discomforting itch and/or pain.

Flares

Discomforting itch and pain

“WHEN I HAVE A FLARE-UP ON MY HANDS, I REALLY DON’T WANT ANYONE TO TOUCH ME, I DON’T WANT THEM TO COME NEAR MY HANDS….”

Emma, a real patient with CHE

7 OUT OF 10 PEOPLE WITH HAND ECZEMA HAVE COVERED THEIR HANDS BECAUSE OF SHAME OR PHYSICAL PAIN

Flare-ups can sometimes happen when someone comes into contact with triggers. Triggers are things that can lead to an eczema flare-up. Finding out what things could make Chronic Hand Eczema worse and staying away from them as much as possible could be useful.

Triggers can be different for everyone, but might include things like:

RUBBER

FOODS

METALS

SOAPS

CHEMICALS

OCCUPATIONAL EXPOSURE

STRESS

FREQUENT HAND WASHING

COLD OR WARM TEMPERATURES

Talk to your doctor if you think you may have CHE.

CHE IS A CHRONIC CONDITION, BUT WITH THE RIGHT CARE AND GUIDANCE FROM A DERMATOLOGIST, MANY PEOPLE ARE ABLE TO FIND RELIEF AND BETTER MANAGE THEIR SYMPTOMS OVER TIME

RELATED CONTENT

LIVING WITH CHE

FINDING THE RIGHT CARE AND SUPPORT TOOLS

WHAT IS CHRONIC HAND ECZEMA?

THE WAY WE TOUCH PEOPLE OR HANDLE OBJECTS IS AFFECTED IN SOME WAY FOR AROUND 3 IN EVERY 4 PEOPLE LIVING WITH HAND ECZEMA

“WHEN I HAVE A FLARE-UP ON MY HANDS, I REALLY DON’T WANT ANYONE TO TOUCH ME, I DON’T WANT THEM TO COME NEAR MY HANDS….”

7 OUT OF 10 PEOPLE WITH HAND ECZEMA HAVE COVERED THEIR HANDS BECAUSE OF SHAME OR PHYSICAL PAIN

Flare-ups can sometimes happen when someone comes into contact with triggers. Triggers are things that can lead to an eczema flare-up. Finding out what things could make Chronic Hand Eczema worse and staying away from them as much as possible could be useful.