Natural Remedies for Dermatitis on Hands

Hand dermatitis can be triggered or maintained by repeated water exposure, soaps, detergents, solvents, gloves, or contact allergens. Skin may become dry, red, itchy, sore, scaly, or cracked. Cracked Skin can allow irritants to enter more easily, creating a cycle of inflammation.

Wash with lukewarm water and a fragrance-free cleanser, dry carefully, and apply a thick bland moisturiser after washing. Wear suitable protective gloves for wet or chemical tasks, with a breathable layer underneath if tolerated, and replace damp gloves. Avoid fragranced oils, undiluted vinegar, and abrasive scrubs. A clinician may recommend Emollient Therapy or Topical Corticosteroids; persistent disease may be considered for Narrowband UVB Phototherapy.

Book an assessment if symptoms keep returning, interfere with work or sleep, or involve deep fissures, blisters, marked swelling, or pain. Seek prompt care for pus, spreading redness, warmth, fever, or rapidly worsening tenderness, which can signal infection or a severe flare.

Could a product or workplace exposure be causing this? Which moisturiser and protective glove routine fit my work? Do I need patch testing or prescription treatment for the current flare?