 This study investigated the characteristics of itch and pain in adult suffering from hand eczema, he. It found that itch and pain were commonly reported by 81% and 53% of patients respectively, with females reporting higher levels of both symptoms than males. Furthermore, itch and pain were associated with increased disease severity, decreased quality of life, and increased stigma. This article was authored by Adam Zalewski, Piotr K. Krajewski, and Jacek C. Sepiatowski.