Participants |
30 patients with hand eczema Inclusion criteria
18 years of age or older
Mild to moderate hand dermatitis, according to Investigator Global Assessment
Generally healthy, as determined by brief medical history
Negative urine test for pregnancy if female, and use of highly effective method of birth control, such as condoms and spermicide, implants, injectables, combined oral contraceptives, intrauterine device (IUD), sexual abstinence, or a vasectomised partner. For those using a hormonal contraceptive method, the dose and type of contraception should stay constant 1 month before enrolment and throughout the study
Capable of understanding and signing the consent form
Exclusion criteria
Clinically relevant allergic or irritant contact dermatitis and inability to avoid exposure
Severe and very severe hand dermatitis according to the Investigator Global Assessment
Severe vesiculation or bullae
History of psoriasis, contact urticaria, and/or pustular disease of the hands
Therapy for the hands with potent topical corticosteroids within 1 month of enrolment
Use of systemic treatment with oral retinoids, corticosteroids, or PUVA within 8 weeks before the beginning of the study
History of alcoholism or drug abuse
History or current evidence of a chronic or infectious skin disease
Pregnant or lactating females, or using method of birth control that does not comply with highly effective methods of birth control listed under inclusion criteria; pregnant or lactating females, or using method of birth control that does not comply with highly effective methods of birth control listed under inclusion criteria
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