4th August 2020

A 21-year-old male presents to A&E with bilateral redness on the back of both hands

A 21-year-old male presents to A&E with bilateral redness on the back of both hands. He explains that he started his first job today at a water treatment plant and soon after he started work, his hands started to sting and he felt a “burning sensation”. On examination, you note a slight redness of his hands, with no associated swelling and no reported pruritus. Given this clinical picture, what is the most likely diagnosis?

Which ONE of the following is correct? Select ONE option only.