10 useful skin care tips for prevention and treatment of hand eczema

Wear protective gloves when working in wet conditions Wear the gloves for as long as necessary, but as little as possible The gloves must be intact, clean and dry Wear cotton gloves under the protective gloves Wash your hands in cold water and rinse and dry them well Alcohol-based disinfectant can be used instead of soap when hands are not visibly dirty Do not wear finger rings at work Use an unperfumed Moisturising cream with a high fat content The moisturizer should be spread all over the hands, including the fingers and the backs of the hands Look after your hands in your leisure time – use protective gloves when working in wet conditions at home, use warm gloves when you are outside in cold weather