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April 18, 2026Journal of Medical Economics1 citationsOpen Access

Hand eczema in US employees: a retrospective observational study of workers’ compensation and medical claims

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RBRichard A. BrookASAseel Bin SawadIBI.A. Beren

Key Points

  • This study aims to assess the economic impact of hand eczema related to workers' compensation claims.
  • Retrospective analysis of workers' compensation and medical claims data
  • Focus on employees in the manufacturing industry
  • Measurement of costs associated with claims
  • Significant lost work time associated with hand eczema claims
  • Average costs of approximately $30,000 per claim in manufacturing
  • Highlights the economic burden of occupational hand eczema

Abstract

HE-related WC claims were associated with significant lost work time and costs. Costs approached 30, 000 per claim among those in the manufacturing industry. These findings underscore the severe burden of occupational HE and the need for early diagnosis and treatment to limit disability.

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Brook et al. (2026) studied this question.

synapsesocial.com/papers/69e31f1a40886becb653e866https://doi.org/10.1080/13696998.2026.2656071
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