Chronic Hand Eczema

This review of the latest dermatologic studies includes discussions on the development of the Hand Eczema Impact Scale, the role of tofacitinib on Th1 and Th2 cytokines, and more.

Christopher Bunick, MD, PhD, addresses common barriers in recognizing and treating chronic hand eczema and its significant impact on quality of life.

Christophe Bourdon, CEO, discusses LEO Pharma's groundbreaking presentations at EADV, delgocitinib's US pending approval, and the company's commitment to addressing chronic hand eczema.

ALPHA compared alitretinoin and phototherapy for speed and efficacy when treating chronic hand eczema.

Germany is now the first country to launch the topical treatment for adults with moderate to severe CHE.

Announcements from both the FDA and the EC were supported by 2 clinical trials that evaluated the safety and efficacy of delgocitinib cream.

The data was presented at the European Society of Contact Dermatitis in Dresden, Germany, this week.

Chronic hand eczema patients with high corticosteroid phobia are less likely to follow prescribed treatments, indicating a need for improved education.

Shawn Kwatra, MD, presented late-breaking data at AAD 2024 on the largest prurigo nodularis and nemolizumab clinical trial, OLYMPIA.

In a recent study, topical ruxolitinib improved clinical outcomes, itch, and patient quality of life.

Ten posters at the Winter Clinical Hawaii and Maui Derm Conferences will showcase investigational data to expand treatment options for patients with atopic dermatitis and chronic hand eczema.