Often long lasting and incapacitating, hand eczema is one of the most common clinical conditions. Like the highly-successful, bestselling first edition, this new and updated version of Hand Eczema presents a comprehensive review of all aspects of this common skin disease.

Atopic eczema is the most common and persistent dermatological condition seen in general practice. Over the last few years, advances have been made in the genetics of atopy in general, newer treatments have been introduced for topical use, and new concepts suggested in the etiology.