Spontaneous Healing of Hand Eczema in Children

Abstract

It is sometimes difficult for a clinician to differentiate eczema-dermatitis group of the hands. We report herein cases of hand eczema in children, with characteristic clinical features. These eruptions were similar to the pompholyx which is seen mostly in the spring and fall. We found no related allergens. Topical corticosteroid was without effect and spontaneous healing occurred within 2∼3 weeks. The pathogenesis of this type of hand eczema may relate to both internal and enviromental factors, as well as to a virus.