ABSTRACT

This authoritative and well-researched Second Edition covers everything from classification and immunology of the basic mechanism of eczema reaction, to clinical types (particularly irritant, allergic, atopic, and hyperkeratotic hand eczema), epidemiology, occupational aspects, and treatment modalities. The new information information on risk facto

chapter 2|11 pages

Epidemiology of Hand Eczema

part |1 pages

Clinical Types

chapter 11|15 pages

Chemical Skin Burns

chapter 12|5 pages

Mechanical Trauma and Hand Eczema

chapter 13|10 pages

Irritant Contact Dermatitis

chapter 14|29 pages

Atopic Hand Eczema

chapter 16|5 pages

Hyperkeratotic Dermatitis of the Palms

chapter 17|14 pages

Contact Urticaria and Hand Eczema

part |1 pages

Special Occupations

chapter 18|20 pages

Principles of Occupational Hand Eczema

chapter 19|18 pages

Hairdressers’ Eczema

chapter 23|17 pages

Hand Eczema from Rubber Gloves

chapter 24|11 pages

Hand Eczema in the Construction Industry

chapter 25|16 pages

Hand Eczema in Farmers

part |1 pages

Prevention

part |1 pages

Treatment

chapter 29|12 pages

UV-Light Treatment of Hand Eczema

chapter 30|8 pages

X-Ray Treatment of Hand Eczema

chapter 31|6 pages

Corticosteroid Allergy and Hand Eczema

chapter 33|14 pages

Methods for Testing Irritation Potential

chapter 34|13 pages

Hand Dermatitis and Psoriasis Syndrome

chapter 35|26 pages

Contact Urticaria and Hand Eczema