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Hand eczema and lifestyle factors in the Dutch general population: evidence for smoking, chronic stress, and obesity

Background: Several risk factors, among others lifestyle factors, have been suggested for hand eczema (HE).

Objectives: To investigate a possible association between HE and life style factors, including smoking, alcohol consumption, stress, body mass index (BMI), waist circumference, physical activity, diet and amount of sleep in the Dutch general population.

Methods: Data from the large population-based LifeLines Cohort Study was used. Individuals with HE in the past year were identified by a cross-sectional questionnaire in 2020. At baseline, information on lifestyle factors was collected.

Results: In total 57 046 individuals were included in the present analysis. Smoking ≥8 cigarettes/day, and smoking ≥15 pack years showed a positive association with HE in the past year. Also, chronic stress, a BMI > 30 kg/m2, and a waist circumference of >90 cm, were positively associated with HE in the past year.

Conclusions: The current study indicates that lifestyle factors are associated with HE. Advice regarding lifestyle factors might contribute to enhance overall health, of which HE might possibly benefit in conjunction. Further studies should also focus on the association between lifestyle factors and the severity and prognosis of HE rather than on occurrence alone. This article is protected by copyright. All rights reserved.

Year of publication

2021

Journal

Contact Dermatitis

Author(s)

Loman, L.
Schuttelaar, M.L.A.

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