This is a fictional patient. For illustrative purposes only.
FINDING THE RIGHT
SUPPORT AND TOOLS
ABOUT THE SELF ASSESSMENT TOOL
If you have hand eczema now, or have had it in the past, this short questionnaire can help show how much it is affecting your everyday life, including things like sleep, work, and daily activities. You can use the results to have more helpful conversations with your doctor.
Based on: Weisshaar E., et al. Dermatol Ther (Heidelb). 2024.14: 3047–3070.
IMPORTANT INFORMATION FOR USE: The questionnaire is suitable for adults 18+ years only. It does not constitute a medical device or substitute professional medical advice, professional diagnosis, service, treatment or monitoring of any condition. If you feel any discomfort or have any concerns or questions about your health, you should always consult a healthcare professional.
“SOMETIMES WITH YOUR ECZEMA YOU WANT TO JUST RANT ABOUT IT. MY FRIENDS ARE MY SUPPORT SYSTEM, AND THEY’LL LISTEN”
Emma, a real patient with CHE
Talking about Chronic Hand Eczema
Three tips for talking with friends and family
Many people report Chronic Hand Eczema having an impact on their relationships, or even leading to tension or disagreements in some cases. It can be something that’s especially hard if you feel like some of the people around don’t understand what it’s like to live with something like Chronic Hand Eczema.1
Some things you could try:
1. Start by explaining some of the specific symptoms you’re dealing with, as some of these may be ‘invisible’ to others
Explain things like any impact to work or studying, daily routine, hobbies1,7 and sleep.7,8
2. Address any misconceptions about the disease1,9–11
- Giving details of some of the things that might lead to Chronic Hand Eczema could support this, as well as explaining that it is not contagious3,12
- You might also like to share that the disease needs appropriate treatment, usually from a dermatologist3,13
3. Make it clear what support looks like for you
Outline the things that would help you feel supported. This could be anything from an understanding of why you might need to avoid certain activities like household cleaning tasks that involve products that could be triggers,2 to planning social activities in which you feel comfortable participating.1
Emma is a real patient who lives with Chronic Hand Eczema – she shares how she deals with the challenge of not feeling heard, and how she found the right support for her
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