History of atopic dermatitis not key to predicting hand eczema outcomes
But recovery rates are worst among patients who report high levels of stress, say Danish researchers
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Exercise and other lifestyle factors — but not a history of atopic dermatitis — significantly affect a patient’s chances of recovery from occupational hand eczema, a study suggests.
Along with exposure to wet work and contact sensitisation, atopic dermatitis is a known risk factor for developing hand eczema, and previous studies also linked it with a poor prognosis.