30th July 2026

A 54-year-old female is on the medical ward.

A 54-year-old female is on the medical ward. She has recently been diagnosed with eczema which her GP tells her is due to excessive exposure to toxic chemicals when she is cleaning. She tells you she doesn’t want to wear gloves because ‘it doesn’t allow me to clean properly’. 

What is the pathophysiology of her condition?

Select the SINGLE most appropriate option from the list below. Select ONE option only.