Irritation from the patient's kick-boxing gloves produced an irritant dermatitis on the dorsum of her hands. The eruption's location was a clue to the diagnosis; a contact dermatitis generally affects the fingers and palmar surface.The kickboxer was advised to purchase new, softer-lined gloves and to use a heavier moisturizer before donning them. A topical cortico-steroid cream was recommended for use on an as-needed basis, B. These measures eliminated the problem.
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