Hand Eczema Study: Understanding the Immune System at Work
Part of Skin clinical trials.
This study examines the immune cells and proteins in chronic hand eczema samples. By comparing skin from affected and healthy areas, researchers hope to find new targets for treatment.
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Who can take part
- You have had eczema on your hands for at least 3 months or have had 2 or more flare-ups in the past year.
- You are between 18 and 65 years old.
- If you have eczema elsewhere on your body, the total affected skin is less than 30% of your body surface.
- You have not used strong oral medications or injections for your eczema (except a short course of steroid pills).
- You have not used oral steroids in the last month, or any steroid or calcineurin inhibitor creams on your hands in the last week.
Quick eligibility check
Answer a few plain-language questions, based on this study's own requirements, to get a preliminary sense of fit.
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