16th July 2026

A 25-year-old builder presented to the dermatology clinic with dry and itchy hands.

A 25-year-old builder presented to the dermatology clinic with dry and itchy hands. His GP has started him on topical steroid cream and emollient with very little improvement. He noticed the rash improved significantly when he went on holiday recently. You suspect this gentleman has irritant contact dermatitis from exposure to cement at work. 

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