ORIGINAL ARTICLES   

Giornale Italiano di Dermatologia e Venereologia 2015 June;150(3):293-6

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Clinical efficacy of two topical corticosteroids in the management of chronic hand eczema

Gola M., D’Erme A. M., Milanesi N. ✉

Allergological and Occupational Dermatology, Department of Surgery and Translational Medicine, University of Florence, Florence, Italy

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.