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

AbstractAIM:
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.
AuthorsM Gola, A M D'Erme, N Milanesi
JournalGiornale italiano di dermatologia e venereologia : organo ufficiale, Societa italiana di dermatologia e sifilografia (G Ital Dermatol Venereol) Vol. 150 Issue 3 Pg. 293-6 (Jun 2015) ISSN: 0392-0488 [Print] Italy
PMID25946672 (Publication Type: Clinical Trial, Comparative Study, Journal Article)
Chemical References
  • Androstadienes
  • Anti-Inflammatory Agents
  • Emollients
  • Ointments
  • Clobetasol
  • Fluticasone
Topics
  • Administration, Cutaneous
  • Androstadienes (administration & dosage, therapeutic use)
  • Anti-Inflammatory Agents (administration & dosage, therapeutic use)
  • Chronic Disease
  • Clobetasol (administration & dosage, therapeutic use)
  • Drug Therapy, Combination
  • Eczema (drug therapy)
  • Emollients (administration & dosage, therapeutic use)
  • Fluticasone
  • Hand Dermatoses (drug therapy)
  • Humans
  • Ointments
  • Severity of Illness Index
  • Skin Cream (administration & dosage, therapeutic use)
  • Treatment Outcome

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