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[Knowledge and therapeutic preferences in the treatment of hand eczema in general practice].
- Source :
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Ugeskrift for laeger [Ugeskr Laeger] 2007 Aug 20; Vol. 169 (34), pp. 2772-6. - Publication Year :
- 2007
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Abstract
- Introduction: The aim of the present study was to assess knowledge and therapeutic preferences in the treatment of patients suffering from hand eczema in general practice.<br />Materials and Methods: A questionnaire was mailed to 700 Danish general physicians. Based on the case report of a man suffering from contact eczema on the hands and forearms for 4 months, the general physicians were asked to make a diagnosis, prescribe medication, advise the patient about general skin protection and consider a referral to a dermatologist.<br />Results: 451 (64%) completed the questionnaire. The diagnosis contact eczema was made by almost all respondents (98%). A more potent topical steroid was the most frequently prescribed medication, alternatively in combination with an antibiotic component. A subgroup (16%) wanted to prescribe a less potent topical steroid. Only 20% of the respondents wanted to refer the patient to a dermatologist at the first consultation.<br />Conclusion: Danish general physicians recognise the symptoms of contact eczema. The medical treatment is predominantly in agreement with general recommendations. A minor group would choose a less potent medication which could result in an inferior treatment. Attention should be paid to the fact that patients suffering from contact eczema which lasts more than one month ought to be referred to a dermatologist.
- Subjects :
- Administration, Topical
Adult
Anti-Bacterial Agents administration & dosage
Denmark
Dermatitis, Contact drug therapy
Dermatitis, Contact pathology
Dermatitis, Contact prevention & control
Dermatologic Agents administration & dosage
Drug Combinations
Eczema pathology
Eczema prevention & control
Family Practice
Gloves, Protective
Glucocorticoids administration & dosage
Hand Dermatoses pathology
Hand Dermatoses prevention & control
Hand Disinfection
Humans
Knowledge
Middle Aged
Practice Patterns, Physicians'
Referral and Consultation
Surveys and Questionnaires
Eczema drug therapy
Hand Dermatoses drug therapy
Subjects
Details
- Language :
- Danish
- ISSN :
- 1603-6824
- Volume :
- 169
- Issue :
- 34
- Database :
- MEDLINE
- Journal :
- Ugeskrift for laeger
- Publication Type :
- Academic Journal
- Accession number :
- 17878014