A comparison between self-reported hand eczema and self-reported signs and symptoms of skin lesions indicating hand eczema.

ABSTRACT:

Background

The accuracy of self-reported hand eczema (HE) is currently unclear, and it is unknown how well self-reported signs and symptoms of skin lesions that indicate HE correlate with self-reported HE.

Objectives

To correlate self-reported signs and symptoms of skin lesions on the hands with self-reported HE, to assess the sensitivity and specificity, and to suggest a definition for HE.

Method

Seven hundred ninety-five (47.8%) of 1663 invited healthcare workers completed a digital questionnaire, and were asked to report if they experienced HE or any of the following skin signs/symptoms in past 11 months: scaling, erythema, fissures, vesicles, dryness, itch, stinging.

Results

HE during the past 11 months was reported by 11.9%. Of these, 91.4% reported at lea

SUBMITTER: Yuksel YT 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC9796092 | biostudies-literature | 2022 Dec

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature