M Gola1, A M D'Erme, N Milanesi. 1. Allergological and Occupational Dermatology, Department of Surgery and Translational Medicine, University of Florence, Florence, Italy - massimo.gola@asf.toscana.it.
Abstract
AIM: The aim of this study was to evaluate efficacy, tolerability and safety of a combination treatment with fluticasone propionate 0.05% cream and clobetasole ointment 0.05% in patients suffering from chronic hand eczema. METHODS: The study examined 30 patients with a clinical diagnosis of chronic hand eczema. RESULTS: The treatment with topical corticosteroids resulted effective and topical corticosteroids proved their efficacy in mild and moderate hand eczema. CONCLUSION: In according to the severity of the disease, authors suggest two different clinical strategies in the management of hand eczema.
AIM: The aim of this study was to evaluate efficacy, tolerability and safety of a combination treatment with fluticasone propionate 0.05% cream and clobetasole ointment 0.05% in patients suffering from chronic hand eczema. METHODS: The study examined 30 patients with a clinical diagnosis of chronic hand eczema. RESULTS: The treatment with topical corticosteroids resulted effective and topical corticosteroids proved their efficacy in mild and moderate hand eczema. CONCLUSION: In according to the severity of the disease, authors suggest two different clinical strategies in the management of hand eczema.