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
