Hand eczema is one of the most common clinical conditions treated and evaluated both among general dermatologists and in dermatological departments. Hand eczema is the most common occupational skin disease and one of the most frequent occupational disorders overall. Hand eczema can be long lasting and incapacitating. Research within the last decades has expanded our knowledge significantly. This knowledge has yet to find its way into general dermatological textbooks. provides a thorough introductory chapter on the definitions and problems of classification. The book discusses the common varieties of hand eczema and the indication for patch testing. Several chapters are devoted to specific occupational exposures. New knowledge on risk factors.
